For those watching the unfolding events in the Middle East, it is impossible to ignore how Israel remains the prophetic centerpiece of world history. The nation’s very existence, surrounded by enemies and yet enduring, testifies to God’s hand upon His people. Every development, whether political, spiritual, or military, echoes the ancient prophecies that describe Israel’s trials and triumphs leading up to the end of the age.
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On Sept. 23, CBN’s Jerusalem Dateline aired a special report titled “No State Left of Jordan,” featuring an in-depth conversation with legal scholar Alan Dershowitz. The program examined Israel two years after the Oct. 7 massacre and explored how terrorism, international politics, and Christian support are shaping the nation’s future.
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Key Takeaways
- Several Western nations, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, have moved to recognize a Palestinian state, a decision hailed by Hamas as a victory earned through their attacks.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed at the United Nations that no Palestinian state will ever be established west of the Jordan River, warning that such recognition rewards terrorism.
- Legal experts in Israel warned that statehood would give Palestinians international access to weapons and open borders for jihadis worldwide, creating a far greater threat than October 7.
- Dershowitz argued that the international community has proven terrorism “works,” since Hamas achieved through violence what the Palestinian Authority could not achieve through diplomacy.
- He blamed major institutions—including the UN, mainstream media, and Western universities—for vilifying Israel and excusing Hamas, fueling a dangerous precedent for global terrorism.
- Rising antisemitism after October 7 was described as a long-simmering hatred that found new justification, particularly on campuses and in political movements.
- Christian support was highlighted as vital, with Dershowitz calling it a moral “Iron Dome” defending Israel when many others have abandoned her.
- Accusations of genocide were rejected, with data showing Israel’s civilian-to-combatant casualty ratio is among the lowest in modern warfare.
- The conflict was described as a “battle for truth,” with propaganda and lies threatening not just Israel but the future of Western civilization itself.
- Dershowitz concluded that Israel is the “canary in the mine.” If terrorism is rewarded there, it will spread globally, targeting churches, synagogues, and communities everywhere.
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We know that these events are not random. They align with the prophecies in the Bible that point to Israel as the timepiece of God’s plan. What we see today draws us nearer to the return of Jesus. Let us commit to pray for Israel’s leaders, the IDF soldiers, the hostages still in captivity and all who suffer from this war. Most importantly, let us discern the signs of the times remaining steadfast and living in readiness as the day of Jesus draws near.
James Lasher, a seasoned writer and editor at Charisma Media, combines faith and storytelling with a background in journalism from Otterbein University and ministry experience in Guatemala and the LA Dream Center. A Marine Corps and Air Force veteran, he is the author of The Revelation of Jesus: A Common Man’s Commentary and a contributor to Charisma magazine.
