Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025 is being closely watched in the Middle East—especially in Israel. Trump, who portrays himself as a historic friend of Israel, promises much: the return of hostages, containment of Iran, rebuilding the Gaza Strip, and stabilizing the region. Yet, as he makes grand gestures during his tour through Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Gulf states, Israel feels sidelined. That’s the sentiment in Jerusalem, though opinions within the coalition are divided. Some say everything is fine; others urge caution with Trump. Is this the precursor to a power struggle between Babylon and Zion?
What appears politically as diplomatic pragmatism reveals a deeper dynamic from a theological perspective. Israel always plays a central role in geopolitical interests—sometimes more, sometimes less, as it has throughout its biblical history. The Bible describes Israel as the “apple of God’s eye” (Zechariah 2:8), the center of His “redemptive history,” as many Christian circles in the West imagine it. Yet, at this moment, Israel seems politically marginalized. Trump’s foreign policy focuses on...
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I agree with each sentiment. Israel is NOT to trust anyone but God Himself. Trump has shown himself to be double minded. Scripture tells us that a double minded man is unstable in all of his ways.
Amen