This marks the first time in prophetic history where Israel faces simultaneous internal moral crisis and external existential threats from Iran (500 missiles) while maintaining military operations in Gaza. The unprecedented combination of Jewish settler violence, Iranian capabilities, and internal questioning of military conduct creates the exact conditions described for end-times pressure on Israel.
Gaza War Crimes Reckoning: Israel's 2025 Moral Crisis Deepens
📰 What Happened
A Haaretz opinion piece from July 21, 2025 argues that Israel faces an imminent reckoning over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The article references recent military actions including operational casualties in South Gaza and Iranian missile attacks (500 missiles, 200 interceptors, $1.5 billion in costs). The piece suggests Israel must confront moral questions about its military conduct while dealing with multiple security threats from settlers, Iran, and Gaza.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The timing of this moral crisis (2025) aligns with prophetic expectations of Israel being isolated before major end-times conflicts. The specific mention of 500 Iranian missiles and $1.5 billion in defense costs demonstrates the scale of military pressure reaching prophetic proportions. Zechariah 12:2-3 describes Jerusalem becoming a 'cup of trembling' - this internal questioning combined with external threats perfectly matches that description. The mention of violent Jewish settlers adds the dimension of internal strife predicted in end-times scenarios.