This marks the first time a US president who previously supported Israel's right to self-defense has explicitly ordered Israel not to respond to a direct Iranian attack on civilians. Trump's shift from his previous pro-Israel stance, combined with his role as peace broker and subsequent criticism of Israel rather than Iran, creates an unprecedented diplomatic realignment.
Trump Rebukes Israel After Iran Kills 4 in Beersheba Ceasefire Break
📰 What Happened
President Trump harshly criticized Israel after Iran broke a US-brokered ceasefire by launching missiles that killed 4 people in Beersheba on June 24, 2025. En route to the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump demanded Israel 'not bomb Iran' and 'calm down,' using expletives to express frustration with both nations. The incident occurred just 24 hours after Trump's attempted peace deal, with Israel vowing retaliation against Iran's violation.
📖 Prophetic Significance
Trump's dramatic reversal from Israel's defender to restraining Israel's military response aligns with Zechariah 12:3's prophecy of Jerusalem becoming a 'burdensome stone' that will injure nations trying to control it. The timing - 24 hours after a failed peace deal - mirrors Daniel 9:27's pattern of a broken covenant. The specific location of Beersheba, historically significant as Abraham's well and Israel's southernmost biblical city, being targeted during a supposed ceasefire points to Zechariah 14's prophecy of all nations eventually turning against Jerusalem.