The Arab Israeli conflict began 4000 years ago with the offspring of Abraham. Abraham had a son by way of Hagar, his hand maiden, named Ishmael. He had a second son by way of Sarah, his wife, named Isaac. God promised Sarah she would have a son. She decided that God was not working by her timetable so she told Abraham to lie with Hagar and have a son through her. He did and therefore disobeyed the Lord. The Bible tells us that the Arab nations came into existence through Ishamael. Israel as we know came into existence through Abraham and subsequently, Isaac. That is why both the Jews and the Arabs recognize Abraham as their father. The Bible also tells us that there would always be enmity between the sons of Isaac and the sons of Ishmael. It will continue until Jesus returns at the end of the tribulation. Trying to establish peace in the middle east is a noble endeavor, however, it will not happen until Jesus makes it happen.
So when you see the talking heads in the media, politicians, and world leaders exahusting themselves trying to establish peace in Israel; remember, what God told Abraham long ago.
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