This marks the first time Saudi Arabia has aligned with a major Western power (France) to directly challenge Hamas's military control, while simultaneously receiving support from both Egypt and Qatar - traditional rivals in regional politics. This unprecedented coalition of Sunni Arab states working with Western powers to potentially empower the Palestinian Authority represents a new geopolitical configuration.
Saudi-France Alliance Demands Hamas Disarm to Palestinian Authority
📰 What Happened
A significant diplomatic development emerged on Tuesday as Saudi Arabia and France issued a joint declaration demanding Hamas disarm and transfer its weapons to the Palestinian Authority. The declaration received backing from regional powers Egypt and Qatar, along with the Arab League, representing a unified diplomatic front against Hamas's continued military presence in Gaza. This comes in the context of ongoing tensions following the February 2025 hostage releases in Rafah.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The emerging Saudi-French alliance, supported by Egypt and Qatar, aligns with Daniel's prophecies about end-times coalitions between the 'king of the South' (traditionally Arab powers) and Western nations. The specific demand for Hamas to transfer weapons to the Palestinian Authority echoes Ezekiel 38's description of regional realignments before the Gog-Magog conflict. The involvement of the Arab League suggests the formation of the prophesied Mediterranean power bloc that will eventually engage in the Psalm 83 confederation. This unique diplomatic configuration, combining Saudi influence, French diplomatic power, and Egyptian-Qatari support, creates a previously unseen power dynamic in the region.