What are your thoughts on the ceasefire deal? Israel - Hamas Ceasefire

skymak · January 15, 2025, 8:10pm

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Hamas and Israel reportedly reached a ceasefire deal Wednesday, which is expected to include the release of dozens of hostages. How does the Bible’s portrayal of Israel as God’s chosen people influence your perspective on modern events involving Israel, such as this ceasefire with Hamas? How do current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East align with or differ from descriptions in Revelation and other prophetic scriptures?

Historyprof · January 17, 2025, 2:38am

The modern state of Israel is not the ancient kingdom of Israel. Folding them together is incorrect.

The peace treaty won’t last because Hamas is not a nation but a vile terrorist organization.

Let the inaccurate but highly entertaining proof texting begin!