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On Tuesday, January 15th, Prime Minister used the occasion for the swearing in of the new Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Chief of Staff, Aviv Kochavi, to send a very powerful message to Iran. For several years now, Iran has been building up its military forces in Syria. Israel knows that the purpose of Iran\u2019s military presence in Syria is to develop a powerful Iranian military force on the northern border of Israel to ultimately attack Israel. Iran has openly bragged to the world that it will destroy Israel. The former out-going DF Chief of Staff, Gadi Eisenkot, revealed that Israel has destroyed the Iranian military installations in Syria with thousands of missiles and bombs in recent years. According to Israel Today, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a very powerful message to Iran. He said, “I’m telling you, get out of there fast. We won\u2019t stop attacking.”<\/p>\n
As students of Bible prophecy, we know that Iran, Russia, and Turkey will attack Israel probably immediately before the Tribulation begins. (Read Ezekiel 38-39<\/a>.) Three times in Ezekiel 38<\/a> we are told that this attack on Israel will take place when Israel is dwelling \u201csafely\u201d in the land. The Hebrew word used here speaks of the military self-reliance Israel will exhibit at the time of Iran\u2019s attempted attack. These words by Prime Minister Netanyahu certainly illustrate that Israel is very confident in its own ability to defend itself, even in the presence of the Russian and Turkish forces in Syria as well.<\/p>\n Israel may not fully recognize it yet, but their greatest defense is from above. The Holy One of Israel has promised to defend His people when they return to their land in the last days. Read Psalm 121<\/a>. In Isaiah 54:17<\/a>, God promised Israel, \u201cNo weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.\u201d<\/p>\n For more, check out this link to the Israel Today article quoted here.<\/p>\n