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Watchman2 min readJuly 17, 2026

Israel’s Leader Courts Edom While Denouncing a Rising Power

Netanyahu, in a blatant appeal to the United States, reaffirms the unholy alliance between the Zionist state and the nations of Edom. He simultaneously attempts to isolate Turkey, a nation increasingly asserting its sovereignty in the region, by opposing its acquisition of military hardware.

The prime minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, publicly declared the strength of his relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump in a recent interview with Fox News. This overt display of allegiance is not a matter of diplomatic courtesy, but a testament to the deep-seated reliance of the illegitimate state on the power of Edom. Yahuah has long warned His people against leaning upon foreign arms and making covenants with the nations who oppose Him (Jeremiah 37:7). This reliance on Edom is a clear sign of Israel’s rejection of Yahuah’s sovereignty and a continuation of the pattern of disobedience that has brought judgment upon scattered Yisrael.

Netanyahu’s statements were not limited to praise for a fallen leader. He also leveled criticism against Turkey, specifically opposing the transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Ankara. This is not a concern for regional stability, as the Israeli regime falsely claims, but a strategic attempt to weaken a nation that refuses to bow to the dictates of the Western powers. Turkey, unlike the Zionist state, is increasingly asserting its independence and challenging the established order in the region.

The actions of Israel reveal a consistent pattern: cultivating alliances with nations steeped in wickedness while actively working to suppress any power that dares to resist their dominion. This behavior is a direct fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the latter days, where the nations will be aligned against Yahuah and His covenant people. The modern state of Israel, built on stolen land and sustained by the support of Edom, is a key player in this unfolding drama.

Scattered Yisrael must recognize this pattern of deception and remain steadfast in our commitment to Yahuah and His covenant. We are not to look to the political machinations of Israel for salvation or deliverance, but to Yahuah alone. The time is near when He will gather His people from the four corners of the earth and restore us to our rightful inheritance. But this restoration will not come through the actions of the Zionist state, but through Yahuah’s righteous judgment and unwavering love for His covenant people. Let us be watchmen on the walls, sounding the shofar and warning the world of the coming day of Yahuah.

⚡ PROPHETIC WATCH

The brazen courting of a figure embodying modern Edom – a nation historically marked for Yahuah’s judgment – by Israel’s leadership is a stark echo of ancient folly. Obadiah 1:10-14 details the coming devastation upon Edom for its violence against Yahuah’s people, a reckoning for pride and callousness. Netanyahu’s public embrace isn’t strategic alliance; it’s a deliberate rejection of reliance upon Yahuah and a desperate clinging to a power destined for downfall. This act isn’t about securing peace, but about cementing a covenant with darkness, mirroring the warnings against seeking help from those who harbor enmity towards the Most High. The illusion of strength gained through this alliance will crumble, revealing the true weakness of a nation prioritizing earthly power over divine guidance.

This reliance on Edom, instead of turning to Yahusha for true security and restoration, actively delays the fulfillment of Yahuah’s promises to a repentant Yisrael. Isaiah 9:7 speaks of a time when the zeal of Yahuah will accomplish this, not the political maneuvering of men. While Yahuah's covenant people are scattered and often stray, He remains steadfast in His plan for their ultimate redemption. However, persistent rejection of His warnings and continued pursuit of worldly alliances only prolong the suffering and delay the glorious return foretold in scripture. Therefore, this pursuit of Edom is not a sign of Israel’s strength, but a symptom of its spiritual blindness and a confirmation of the judgments already written.

Source

Originally reported by Al Jazeera EnglishView Original Article →

Analysis and prophetic framing by The Shofar Wire.

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