Headlines of Prophecy: America's Middle East Gamble and Israel's Divine Warning

By William Koenig

April 24, 2025

Over the past two weeks alone, more than 30 major headlines tell the story (articles and links below). A story not just of shifting alliances and diplomatic deals — but of Bible prophecy unfolding before our very eyes. The final day nations — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Russia, Turkey, China — are moving into position, exactly as the prophets foretold.

At the center of this movement is a high-stakes effort led by President Donald Trump and his Middle East envoy, real estate magnate Stephen Witkoff. Their vision: a peace deal for the region that also secures massive profits, investment opportunities, and trillions of dollars in sovereign wealth flowing toward "Make America Great Again" projects.

On paper, it sounds bold. Ambitious. Even visionary. But the question must be asked: at what cost? And to whom?

The covenant land of Israel — land that is not negotiable in the eyes of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — is dangerously close to becoming a bargaining chip in this new geopolitical realignment.

T. Boone Pickens, the late Texas oilman, warned years ago: "The US sends $500 billion a year to the Middle East that should be staying in America."

Today, that reality has evolved. It is no longer simply oil and energy. It is now about the movement of vast sums of money — investments, real estate, influence, and strategic alliances — often at the expense of Israel’s long-term security and biblical inheritance.

While many American leaders view the Middle East as a marketplace, a playing field for commerce and investment, they are blind to the covenant realities. Israel is not just another piece of real estate to be leveraged for political or economic gain. It is the apple of God's eye. It is the epicenter of His prophetic promises and His ultimate judgment.

In their ambition to "secure peace" and "unlock prosperity," American policymakers — even those who claim to support Israel — risk placing themselves at odds with the very God who holds the nations accountable.

The prophet Zechariah warned: "I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about..." (Zechariah 12:2)

Any plan that compromises Israel's God-given land, no matter how well-intentioned or financially attractive, carries profound spiritual consequences. Not only for Israel’s neighbors — but for America itself.

The headlines are speaking. The nations are moving into alignment. The clock is ticking. And the God of Israel is watching.

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Chronology of articles, April 12-25, 2025:

April 12, 2025

Trump envoy Witkoff and Iranian FM meet after first round of nuclear talks in Oman

White House: Witkoff's 'direct communication' with Iran a step forward to mutually beneficial outcome

Top Iranian officials told Khamenei to allow US nuke talks or risk fall of regime – NYT

White House: Witkoff's 'direct communication' with Iran a step forward to mutually beneficial outcome

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April 14, 2025

Israel has right to self-defense but current actions not proportionate — EU top diplomat

Rome on deck as US-Iran talks resume in Oman