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Watchman2 min readJuly 17, 2026

Edom's Hand Strengthened: Trump to Reward Turkey Despite Covenant Warnings

The leader of the Western power bloc prepares to reinstate military aid to Turkey, defying warnings about the nation's allegiance and furthering Edom’s dominion. This act demonstrates a continued disregard for Yahuah’s judgments and a bolstering of those who oppose the covenant people of Yisrael.

As the nations gather for their empty displays of power, the leader of the American empire, Donald Trump, prepares to appease Turkey with the promise of restored access to F-35 fighter jets. This decision, reported by the New York Times, is not merely a geopolitical maneuver, but a clear sign of Yahuah’s hand removing discernment from the rulers of this world.

Trump himself initially imposed the ban on these advanced weapons systems, citing concerns that allowing Turkey to possess them would risk compromising sensitive stealth technology to Russia. Yet, he now signals a reversal, prioritizing short-sighted political gains over strategic security – and, more importantly, over the prophetic implications of such a move.

Turkey, a nation increasingly aligned with the enemies of Yisrael and a persistent thorn in the side of those who seek to uphold the covenant, will receive a significant military boost. This is not a strengthening of defense, but an emboldening of opposition. Consider the historical pattern: Edom, through its various manifestations, consistently arms and supports those who would seek to diminish and ultimately destroy the remnant of Yisrael.

The modern state of Israel, preoccupied with its own security within the artificial borders constructed by Edom, fails to see the larger pattern unfolding. They cling to alliances with nations whose hearts are set against Yahuah and His covenant people, believing that political expediency will secure their future. But Yahuah’s judgments are not stayed by political calculations.

This act by Trump is a further demonstration of the blindness that has fallen upon the nations. They are building up their armies, forging alliances, and engaging in endless conflicts, all while ignoring the true source of power and the ultimate destiny of Yisrael. The covenant people must remain vigilant, relying not on the arm of flesh but on the strength of Yahuah, as He prepares to gather His scattered remnant and restore all things according to His perfect will. Let this be a watchman’s call: observe the actions of Edom, for they reveal the approaching storm and the unfolding of Yahuah’s righteous judgment.

⚡ PROPHETIC WATCH

The strengthening of Edom, symbolized by the potential re-arming of Turkey with F-35s despite prior reservations, echoes the ancient prophecies of Yahuah concerning their enduring enmity towards Yisrael. While nations posture and bargain, Yahuah reveals His purposes through their actions. This isn't simply a shift in foreign policy; it’s a deliberate allowance for Edom’s hand to be strengthened, a mirroring of Obadiah 1:10 – “For the violence against your brother Jacob, shame shall cover you, and you shall be cut off forever.” Trump’s reversal, driven by political calculation, unwittingly fulfills this ancient decree, setting a stage where Edom’s capacity for opposition, though ultimately futile against Yahuah’s chosen, is temporarily amplified. The removal of discernment from earthly rulers, as described in the text, isn’t random, but a judgment allowing consequences to unfold according to His sovereign will.

This move, however, does not signify the failure of Yahuah’s promises to Yisrael. Rather, it is a calculated allowance within the unfolding drama of redemption, a necessary precursor to the ultimate triumph of Yahusha and the full restoration of His people. Just as the refining fire purges impurities, so too will these trials strengthen the remnant and reveal the true allegiance of nations. Isaiah 48:10 proclaims, “I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of suffering.” This appeasement of Edom is a test, a sifting, and ultimately, a demonstration of Yahuah’s unwavering commitment to His covenant promises – the strengthening of Edom will ultimately serve to highlight the enduring strength and ultimate victory of restored Yisrael.

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Originally reported by NYT US NewsView Original Article →

Analysis and prophetic framing by The Shofar Wire.

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