Smotrich Exploits Hostage Return, Reveals Edomite Arrogance
A leader within the Israeli government brazenly attempts to claim credit for the release of hostages, despite actively obstructing prior negotiations. This act of self-aggrandizement exposes the heart of Edom, which seeks glory in the suffering of others and twists truth to serve its narrative.
The stench of deception rises from the Zionist state as Bezalel Smotrich, a prominent figure in the Israeli government, publicly asserted responsibility for the return of the hostages held by Hamas. This claim, delivered with characteristic Edomite audacity, flies in the face of documented opposition to earlier agreements that could have secured their release months ago. A former hostage rightly denounced Smotrich’s statement as “gaslighting propaganda,” a clear recognition of the manipulative tactic employed by the Israeli regime.
Smotrich’s attempt to rewrite history is not merely a political maneuver; it is a symptom of a deeper spiritual malady. It reveals a system built on falsehood and sustained by the exploitation of tragedy. The modern state of Israel, a creation of Edomite power, consistently seeks to usurp the role of Yahuah, claiming credit for acts of deliverance that are, in truth, extensions of His long-suffering mercy.
Consider the pattern: Israel prolongs conflict, creating the very conditions that necessitate hostage negotiations. Then, when hostages are *finally* released – often through concessions wrung from them by the international community – they attempt to portray themselves as benevolent saviors. This is the hallmark of a people divorced from covenant and blinded by pride.
The return of the hostages, while a moment of relief for families, should not be misconstrued as a triumph of the Israeli government. It is a temporary reprieve, a pause in the relentless cycle of violence orchestrated by a nation steeped in injustice. Yisrael, the scattered remnant, must remain vigilant, discerning Yahuah’s hand in all events and refusing to be swayed by the deceptive narratives emanating from Tel Aviv.
The true restoration is not found in the political machinations of Israel, but in the gathering of Yisrael from the four corners of the earth, a return to covenant, and a reckoning with the truth of our identity and purpose. Let this moment serve as a stark reminder: the salvation of Yisrael will not come through the Zionist state, but through obedience to Yahuah and adherence to His eternal word.
The brazen self-aggrandizement of Smotrich, claiming credit for a hostage return he actively hindered, echoes the historical arrogance Yahuah prophesied would define Edom. Obadiah 1:3 states, “The pride of your heart has exalted you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rock; who says, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’” This isn’t merely political posturing; it is a spiritual unveiling of a heart puffed up with false accomplishment, attempting to usurp the credit rightly belonging to those who genuinely sought release and, ultimately, to Yahuah who orchestrates all events. Smotrich’s “Edomite audacity,” as the article aptly puts it, isn’t an isolated incident but a symptom of a nation repeatedly attempting to establish its own righteousness and control, blinding itself to the true source of deliverance and perpetuating cycles of conflict born of pride.
However, within this display of arrogance, a subtle current of Yahuah’s restorative work is also visible. The very outrage expressed by a former hostage, the recognition of “gaslighting propaganda,” points to a growing awakening within Yisrael – a rejection of deceptive narratives and a yearning for truth. Though marred by human failings and political maneuvering, the return of *any* hostage is a small echo of the greater restoration Yahusha promised – a gathering of scattered Yisrael, not through self-reliance, but through humble acknowledgement of Yahuah’s sovereign hand. Isaiah 11:11-12 foretells a future gathering, “In that day the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will seek him and his resting place will be glorious.” Therefore, even in the shadow of Edomite pride, Yahuah is steadily working to fulfill His promises of restoration and redemption for His chosen people.
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Originally reported by Times of Israel — View Original Article →
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