Foreword.
I have some interest in this issue, if only due to the experiences of some of my Jewish relatives. I was never destined to meet them because they sadly 'disappeared' during WWII.
My mother, born to a Jewish grandmother and Catholic Grandfather, lived in Vienna, Austria, before and during the war - until she met my English father and moved away not long after hostilities had ceased. The few stories she had related to me just confirmed what has been said about the treatement of Jewish populations in countries occupied or 'cooperating' with Germany.
I would have learned more, but was always afraid of opening old wounds (let sleeping dogs lie, as they say). Ultimately, having seen how my mother was affected by the loss of her kith and kin, I have some affinity towards the Jewish cause.
History, 'smishtory'?
How far back in history do you have to go to decide where a country's if and where borderlines should be drawn, or even if their existence is genuine and legitimate? It depends upon your point of view. But as with numerous other nations around the world, persecution and discrimination raises its very ugly head all too often. Regardless of culture and hard-held religious or spiritual opinions or beliefs, it is common sense to find a way to live side-by-side with those you may disagree with. Intelligent people will always find some middle ground for the sake of peaceful coexistence. We see it in the West, albeit that tolerance of other people's lifestyles can sometime conflict with established national identities. In truth, it's a balancing act where, and if not careful enough, too many civil liberties can create disharmony when one culture in particular is being awarded more privileges than the established practices of long-established races.
The evolution / creation of countries.
It's all a bit complicated. There is so much to contend with, so much to debate. When exactly did Israel (or more accurately a Jewish homeland) establish the right to exist? And assuming this right is proven, exactly how far should they be allowed to go to defend what has been hard fought for, and with the spilling of so much blood? There is no simple answer. Whatever lengths Israel goes to in an attempt to defend itself, the radical differences in regional belief systems makes any such attempt an ongoing nightmare for all involved. Jews and Muslims make for very restless and even hostile bedfellows. but such is the way in a part of the world which will always be a flashpoint for something far more serious than just the clash of cultures. But back to the main issue of the right to exist ...
Just over 4.5 billion years ago (estimated), the Earth was created. We then had the 'Hadean Eon' which involved the formation of the planet's molten crust. This was followed by the'Archean Eon' which saw the solidification of the crust and the first simple lifeforms appear (avout 3.5 billion years ago). Next came Proterozoic Eon which featured the development of more complex life and significant geological changes. Finally, the Phanerozoic Eon heralded the beginning (around 541 million years ago) of the 'Cambrian Explosion', a rapid diversification of life forms. Modern day 'Homo Sapiens' did not arrive until about 300,000 years ago. I only mention the above claims / facts because we need to understand that countries did not exist until relatively recently.[1]
"Although human life began to form millions of years ago, the earliest signs of human civilizations appeared fairly recently in the human timeline. Some of the earliest civilizations developed around 6500 BCE, when people stopped living nomadic lives and began to settle in and develop one area. These early settlements soon gave rise to massive cities and the idea of separate countries and nations followed. Some of the earliest countries formed not long after civilization developed and all of the countries (see the website for the list) ... were formed thousands of years ago."[2] So when exactly did Israel come into existence?
Israel.
"In the Iron Age[3], the kingdoms of Israel and Judah were established, entities that were central to the origins of the Jewish and Samaritan peoples as well as the Abrahamic faith tradition. "[4] And: "On one thing all scholars agree: In the period archaeologists call Iron Age I, from about 1200 to 1000 B.C.E., approximately 300 new settlements sprang up in the central hill country of Canaan that runs through the land like a spine from north to south. Almost everyone also agrees that these were the early Israelites settling down. The famous hieroglyphic text known as the Merneptah Stele, which dates to about 1205 B.C.E., refers to “Israel” at this time as a people (not a country or nation) probably located in Transjordan."[5]
So the earliest account of 'Israel' refers to a people rather than a country.
More ... "Another anthropological insight places the emergence of the Israelites in a still-broader context. All across the eastern Mediterranean and the Near East, there were massive invasions of the sedentary areas by outsiders at the end of the Late Bronze Age (about 1200 B.C.E.). The Libyans (with their constituent tribes or nations) invaded the Egyptian Delta. The Phrygians/Mushku invaded Anatolia. The Sea Peoples (including the Philistines, Sikels and others) destroyed Canaanite cities and settled in a long swath on the eastern Mediterranean coast, excluding the Phoenician port cities. Hordes of Arameans stormed into Northern Syria and Mesopotamia. In each of these cases, a new ethnic group, fully conscious of its ethnicity, found a new homeland. In the same way, the new immigrants into the hill-country areas of Galilee, Samaria and Judea brought with them a consciousness of their own ethnic identity. There is no reason to doubt the principal assumption of the Biblical tradition that the ancient Israelites migrated as pastoralists from east of the Jordan."[5]
So does Israel have the right to exist? It depends upon your interpretation of history and how and why a country's existence and borders are defined. But there is justification for Jewish people to see their part of the world as their homeland. And who would deny them this? There are plenty of anti-Semitic detractors who would. But that matters not. Israel exists and will continue to do so for as long as anyone can possibly see.
'Recognition'
So which countries recognise the right of Israel to exist? 21 countries have never accepted this right. 2 countries have withdrawn their support. 7 more have either suspended or cut relations. This makes 30 in all that are currently not willing to accept Israel in it's current form. But what of those countries 'technically' at war with Israel? "Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria have never recognized Israel and technically remain in a state of war with the country. Iran also doesn’t recognize Israel, but actually had relations with the country in the past before severing all ties following the 1979 Iranian Revolution."[6] Notably, Iran is all but engaged in a war with Israel considering recent developments, and the situation between these two countries may worsen.
Another country, or should I say 'State', is Palestine (though it is only partially recognised as being such an entity). "The State of Palestine had been officially declared by the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) on 15 November 1988, claiming sovereignty over the internationally recognized Palestinian territories: the West Bank, which includes East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip."[7]
Palestine (in it's entirety, but specifically the Gaza Strip) will be the first of the neighbouring and regional nations that will be examined in a little more detail.
You never get to chose them, do you?
What can we say about Palestine that has not already been plastered over mainstream global media? It has experienced intolerable suffering since the 'suspicious' attack upon Israel on October 7th, 2023.
I say 'suspicicious' as some of the earlist reports about this horrible event posed some questions about foreknowledge and intent. While Israel is permanently vigilant to the attivities of their attackers (Hamas), one must ask why alleged warnings of an upcoming attack were at least partly ignored. One could suggest that the dangers that existed and the warnings that were given were ignored to achieve a specific agenda. Was Hamas infiltrated and strongly encouraged to engage in this reckless and stupid action? It serves Israels (read Benjamin Netanyahu) purpose well to have a good enough reason to indulge in the bloody retaliation that has taken place so far.
Consider the events evolving around the world and the desire to establish a New World Order. It's 'been on the books' for a long time now, and now is the time for the architects of this Order to begin to establish their rule in carefully chosen regions of the world. Israel is a classic example. This country is now being prepared for a new beginning, and after the nuclear-based third world war has taken place. Israel will expand it's territory from the Mediterranean Sea to the Dead Sea (and beyond?).
And after the Gaza Strip has finally been removed from any Palestinian influence and control, where next? The West Bank is a'goner' for sure. Lebanon is 'ripe for the picking'. Syria is in a state of (largely) unreported turmoil, and due to the lack of and suppresion of news reports from this country we are not sure what is going on there. Those who have previusly been identified as 'terorits' now wear suits and practice politics in the halls of power. Iraq is also one of Israel's enemies that has at least been partly subdued and may well fall under the eventual control of a 'Greater Israel' that stretches well beyond currently esatblished borders. But more about these countries, including the 'great plan', will be explained later.
So what are the Palestinian areas in Israel? In an article published on Janury 20th, 2024, this was written about the Palestinian region's identity: "Area A, which consists of most of Gaza and about 17 percent of the West Bank, is the most densely populated and urbanized. It is designated as fully Palestinian controlled under Oslo, including for civil affairs and internal security issues. However, Israel has waged an extensive military campaign in Gaza since October 2023 with the goal of eliminating Hamas, and it has therefore imposed more-stringent movement controls in the territory.
Area B covers nearly a quarter of the West Bank and mostly comprises villages and rural areas. Israelis and Palestinians cooperate on security here, but the PA manages all civil affairs. Israel also controls the movement of goods and people. Areas A and B have a combined Palestinian population of about 2.8 million.
Area C makes up the remaining land and mostly consists of pastoral areas. It contains most of the West Bank’s natural resources and is under full Israeli control, though the PA provides education and medical services to the area’s 150,000 Palestinians. The area is home to most of Israel’s settlers, who total some 700,000 people spread across the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Most live near the border with Israel, though international law dubs their settlements illegal."[8]
If you wish to learn more about Palestine and see a graphical representation of the disputed regions, I would refer you to the references below.[9],[10],[11],[12]
Israel to the South, Iraq to the East. One of the three countries still at war with Israel, but largely emasculated due to the current status of nearby countries who would previously be seen as allies. With Iraq and Syria now being 'neutered' to some degree, Lebanon has to treat carefully with the Israelis. Not that this will make a lot of difference come the next world war. it's no more than a pawn on the chessboard of the Middle East, and an isolated pawn at that. When that fateful day arrives, it will be removed from the board. There will be no reaching the '8th rank' and becoming something more powerful. Ergo, it's vulnerability is it's greatest weakness.
Would the West try to defend Lebanon if it faced a full-scale attack, or even the threat of complete annihilation? No chance. In New World Order Lebanon will have two stark choices. It will have to bow down to the Beast, lest it becomes nothing more than a 'mid-morning snack' that will be easily consumed. But it's the same for all the other countries that are not part of the great plan, it's just that Lebanon will become no more than an afterthought when the dust settles on the destruction of all of Israel's enemies - albeit that these are quite toothless anyway.
Lebanon can be divided into three major religions: Muslim, Christian, and Druze.[13] It is the latter of these groups that face the greatest challenges. Sometimes ostensibly, but also realistically, the Druze have 'somewhat' integrated into Israeli society where they are subject that country's laws.[14], [15] Christians and Druze are also said to be very cooperative, though again with some caveats.[16]
The bottom line here is that neither Christians or Druze (whom the Israelis are claiming they are trying to protect) will take up arms against any more penetrating Israeli incursions. It's not in their interests to do so.
If there is a 'dark horse' in the Middle East, Syria is the main candidate for that title. Under Assad, everyone knew what they were getting and his actions were predictable. But under the new revolutionary regime, regardless of the planned 'democratic elections'[17], nobody really knows what will happen and if any new government will show any signs of stability, unity or tolerance. Will this new administration be able to work as one reasonably stable unit, or will the successful election candidates be at each other's throats? It's a bit like a laboratry test where you mix certain chemicals but are not sure of the outcome. Boom?
Israel will be watching very closely and probably already making plans for any eventuality. There will either be peace and calm, perseverance for any teething problesm that may need to be sorted out, or if chaos rules, possibly another invasion into Syria. But here's the 'fly in the ointment' should the new government show signs of instability that can be perceived as a threat to Israel. This is down to geography and Syria being bordered to the north by Türkiye. If the Israelis did move in from the South, would the Turks move into Syria from the north? Who knows what would happen, and I raise this question as the Turks did invade the Greek Island of Cyprus in 1974 and claim the northern half of the country for themselves. Who is to say they would also not invade Syria if Israel also did the same?
The other final piece of this puzzle is the existence of the Christian community. They seem to be friendless and are treated as enemies or are considered unworthy of salvation. At least that is what is being claimed. Where do the Christians stand in Syria? Maybe, possibly, but allowing for a degree of doubt, their future is dark and somewhat deadly. Who do they turn to if the internation community is more concerned with appeasing the new administration in this country and will seemingly let the Christians be largely overlooked. Will they be driven out of Syria as the Palestinians are being slowly driven out of Gaza?
Postscript. As I write this on 16th July, 2025, there are reports of Israel attacking Damascus. The headline reads: "Israel strikes Syria's military HQ in Damascus and area around presidential palace". Israel is also currently supporting the Druze community in South-West Syria (in 'As Suwayda') with airstrikes against Syrian forces. And: "The latest escalation in Syria began with tit-for-tat kidnappings and attacks between local Sunni Bedouin tribes and Druze armed factions in the southern province, a center of the Druze community. Government forces that intervened to restore order have also clashed with the Druze, while reports have surfaced of members of the security forces carrying out extrajudicial killings, looting and burning civilian homes."[18]
So how soon, if it happens, before there is a full-scale war between the two countries?
In 2003, after almost 24 years in power, the 'Swords of Qadisiyah' fell upon Saddam Hussein - with a little help from the Americans, of course. The question is how much influence did America have in Iraq and was it really to blame for the start of the Iran-Iraq war which began in 1980 (through to 1988)? The Iranians said yes, but the Americans fully denied it. Interestingly, Google's 'AI' search states this: "While the US didn't directly sell Saddam Hussein major weapons systems, they did provide Iraq with significant military and dual-use technology, particularly during the Iran-Iraq War. This support included billions of dollars in economic aid, as well as the sale of items like advanced computers (some used in Iraq's nuclear program), and non-US origin weaponry. Additionally, the US provided military intelligence and Special Operations training.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Dual-use technology: The US Commerce Department approved the sale of advanced computers and other equipment to Iraq, some of which was later used in its nuclear weapons program.
Economic aid: Several billion dollars in economic aid was provided to Iraq.
Military support: The US provided military intelligence and Special Operations training.
Non-US origin weaponry: The US facilitated the sale of weapons to Iraq from other countries.
Biological materials: The American Type Culture Collection and the Centers for Disease Control sold or sent biological samples (anthrax, West Nile virus, botulism) to Iraq, some of which were used in their biological weapons program."[19]
The Americans were not exactly innocent bystanders then, were they?
But Iraq today is a much different animal. It is still (in principle) at war with Israel. That is it never actually put an end to this policy. So does Iraq still pose a threat, and just about anyone? The Americans don't seem to think so - based upon their support for the new regime. Again, Google's 'AI' states this: "The United States has actively engaged in substantial military sales and transfers to Iraq, totaling billions of dollars. Specifically, the U.S. has $16.3 billion in active government-to-government sales cases under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system, according to the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, since 2016, over $689 million in defense articles have been authorized for permanent export to Iraq via Direct Commercial Sales (DCS).
Here's a breakdown of the key areas:
Foreign Military Sales (FMS): This includes major items like F-16 aircraft, munitions, and equipment, as well as support for various Iraqi forces like the Peshmerga.
Direct Commercial Sales (DCS): This covers a range of defense articles, with aircraft, military electronics, and fire control/night vision being the top categories.
Excess Defense Articles: The U.S. has also provided Iraq with military equipment through the Excess Defense Articles program.
Funding: The U.S. has provided significant funding to Iraq, including $13.8 billion from 2015 to 2023, with approximately $430 million in 2023. This funding supports the purchase of military equipment like F-16s and M1 Abrams tanks.
Iraq Train and Equip Fund (ITEF): In 2015, the US Congress appropriated $1.6 billion for ITEF to combat IS, including the transfer of equipment like Humvees and rifles."[20]
Business as usual? And are the Israeli's complaining? Curiouser and curiouser, said Alice (in 'Wonderland').
Iran, oh Iran! Not officially at war with Israel, but ready to engage in hostilities should Israel make a full-scale attack upon the country. The recent issue of 'nuclear sites' by America, with the tacit approval of the Israelis, shows that provocation will illicit a hostile reponse. The Israelis too have bombed certain targets in Iran. But how far would the Iranians go to fight Israel? What weapons would they employ? Do they have sufficient armoury to make a real fight of it during any conflict? Whatever happens, or could happen, Iran is not going to give up that easily. geography would also play an importnat part in any land invasion because Iraq and Israel are countries seperated by a third State, Iraq. Iran, or Israel would have to go through Iraq to achieve any such aim. But as Iraq, being as passive as it currently is, remains at war with Israel on paper. So what would be the country's decision if it got caught up in any future large-scale war? Which way would it turn?
Iran has said it is stil open to diplomacy, but the recent attacks upon the country means that conditions now have to be met before anyone from Iran wishes to talk to (at least) the Americans. But with a beligerent president sitting in the White House who always demands that he 'calls the shots', Iran would have a difficult time getting him to agree to anything they would want before any negotiations took place. So do we have an impasse? And who will move first? We have to wait and see what develops, but the Israel-Iran situation remains upon a knife edge.
Like Iran, yemen is seperated from Israel by Saudi Arabia. The Saudis are highly unlikely to give any consideration to the cause of Yemen's Houthis. In fact, the Houthis consider themselves to be opponents of the West and the Saudis. "The slogan and emblem of the Houthis (The Sarkha) translated as, "God is the Greatest, Death to America, Death to Israel, Curse be upon the Jews, Victory to Islam".[21]
So while this Iranian-fiendly group are limited in the ability to attack Israel, they remain a danger in the entrance to the Red Sea. Shipping, where it dares to enter, and depending upon it's 'credentials', will be considered a legitimate target for the Houthis. They have reportedly already sank and / or attacked some shipping. The West has supported America when retaliation has taken place, but the Houthis remain a constant threat to the region. But should Iran indulge in a full-scale war with Israel, they know they can likely depend upon the houthis for full support.
I have grouped these three countries together as they remain as bystanders and have no seeming or visible influence upon the sitaution in the Middle East. That is not to say that things are not happening behind closed doors. Geography and demographics will eventually come into play should the entire region face serious instability. But again, which way would they turn if forced to make their presence known? Can they remain as non-combatitive elements? There are no signs they would want to become involved directly, but would likely present a threat due to the presence of American Military bases in the region.[22]
I will keep this short. Instability, colour revolutions and hostilities are occurring all around the world where those who will not succumb to the New Wolrd Order have to be brought into line. After the fallout of the Third World War, there will have to be just one order, and that will be controlled by the Antchrist. I have writen about this coming war on my website, World War 666.[23]
[4] Iron Age (1)
[5] Early Israelites
[9] Palestine (1)
[10] Iron Age (2)
[11] Palestine (2)
[12] Palestine (3)
[13] Facts About Lebanon
[15] Druze Ethnic Group
[17] Syrian Parliamentary Elections
[18] Syria Ceasefire Collapses
[19] Saddam Hussein and America
[20] Iraq and America
[21] Houthis
[22] US bases in the Middle east
[23] World War 666
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Some thought-provoking images from gawful.com
And one that was conceived about 30 years ago (with updated graphics and text) and is on idyutz.com