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Watchman2 min readJuly 16, 2026

Israel Consolidates Power: Defense Bill Paves Way for Government Control of Industry

The Israeli government, through a forthcoming defense bill, seeks to establish a fund allowing direct investment – and therefore control – of private companies. This marks a dangerous escalation of state power and a further erosion of economic liberty, aligning with the patterns of judgment foretold in the scriptures. Yisrael must discern this hour and separate from the collapsing system.

The so-called Israel continues its march towards absolute dominion, revealed in a forthcoming defense bill that authorizes the creation of a fund for government investment in private companies. This is not economic policy; it is a power grab, a blatant attempt to merge the state with the marketplace and exert control over every facet of production and innovation.

This maneuver, reported by The Epoch Times, signals a deepening of the Babylonian system’s grip. The intent is clear: to weaponize the economy, directing resources towards favored entities – likely those aligned with the regime’s geopolitical objectives – while suppressing competition and dissent. This fund will not be used to foster genuine prosperity, but to solidify Israel’s power and advance its agenda.

Consider the prophetic warnings: the merchants of the earth weep and lament over the fall of Babylon (Revelation 18). This bill is a symptom of that collapse, a desperate attempt by a decaying system to maintain its control. The government, increasingly detached from the will of Yahuah and the needs of its people, seeks to replace free enterprise with centralized planning and bureaucratic oversight.

For scattered Yisrael, this development should serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of entanglement with the world system. We are called to be a separated people, dwelling in the wilderness and keeping the covenant. To participate in, or benefit from, this corrupt system is to partake in its judgment.

The remnant must focus on building alternative structures, rooted in Torah and community, that are independent of the failing nations. Let us not be deceived by promises of security or prosperity offered by the Israeli regime or any other earthly power. Our security lies in Yahuah, and our prosperity in obedience to His word. This bill is yet another sign that the time of reckoning is near, and Yisrael must prepare to stand apart, a beacon of truth in a darkening world.

⚡ PROPHETIC WATCH

This consolidation of power within Israel, cloaked as economic policy, echoes the prophetic pronouncements against Edom detailed in Obadiah. Just as Edom rejoiced over the destruction of Yahuah’s people and actively participated in plundering, this grasping for complete control over industry reveals a spirit of pride and dominion seeking to establish self-sufficiency *apart* from reliance upon Yahuah’s provision. Obadiah 1:3-4 speaks of Edom’s arrogance being deceived by their dwelling in inaccessible heights, believing it would shield them from judgment. Similarly, this attempt to forge an impenetrable economic fortress, a self-contained system of control, is a delusion—a belief that earthly power can secure lasting strength, blinding them to the ultimate authority of Yahuah and the inevitable reckoning for those who exalt themselves.

However, within this seemingly ominous development, a glimmer of restoration can be perceived, mirroring Yahuah’s promise to regather and rebuild Yisrael. Though the method appears rooted in worldly control, could this fund, if directed by righteous leadership attuned to Yahusha’s guidance, ultimately facilitate the strengthening of the nation *for* the purposes of fulfilling prophecy? Ezekiel 36:24-28 speaks of Yahuah gathering Yisrael from the nations, cleansing them, and giving them a new heart and spirit. Perhaps, amidst this power grab, Yahuah is subtly maneuvering to establish a secure foundation for the return of His people and the ushering in of the Messianic Age, even utilizing the very instruments of control to achieve His divine purposes. Therefore, while vigilance against the spirit of dominion is crucial, we must also remain open to the possibility that Yahuah is working *through* these events to fulfill His redemptive plan for Yisrael.

Source

Originally reported by Zero HedgeView Original Article →

Analysis and prophetic framing by The Shofar Wire.

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