This represents the first time a major Israeli cultural figure of Grossman's stature has explicitly used the term 'genocide' to describe Israeli military actions. The internal fracturing of Israeli society, particularly from respected voices within the establishment, points to an unprecedented division that aligns with prophetic expectations of internal strife before major end-time events.
Leading Israeli Author Calls Gaza War 'Genocide' - Prophetic Division
📰 What Happened
On August 1, 2025, prominent Israeli author David Grossman declared in Rome's La Repubblica newspaper that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Grossman, who previously avoided using the term, stated this conclusion came after extensive research and personal investigation. 'With immense pain and a broken heart, I have to say that it is happening before my eyes. Genocide,' Grossman said in the interview, marking a dramatic shift in perspective from one of Israel's most respected literary voices.
📖 Prophetic Significance
This development marks a critical timeline checkpoint in the prophetic sequence of Zechariah 12:2-3, where Jerusalem becomes a 'cup of trembling' even among its own people. Grossman's public stance from Rome - the historic seat of religious authority - carries symbolic weight as it represents the growing international isolation of Israel. The timing in 2025, after prolonged conflict, suggests we're entering the phase where 'brother will betray brother' (Matthew 24:10). The internal division within Israeli society precedes the period when Jerusalem becomes a burden for all people.