Something profound is happening beneath the surface of one of the world's most enduring alliances. It isn't marked by dramatic speeches, broken treaties, or public ultimatums. Instead, it is unfolding quietly -- through budget decisions, weapons manufacturing plans, and a subtle reordering of trust. The relationship between the United States and Israel is not ending. But it is changing. And for those watching history through a biblical lens, the shift feels uncannily familiar.
For nearly eight decades, the U.S.-Israel bond has been one of modern history's most remarkable partnerships. America stood with Israel from its earliest days, and over time that support hardened into an institutional alliance. Military aid became the centerpiece -- not merely as charity, but as strategy.
Roughly $3.8 billion annually has flowed to Israel in recent years, primarily earmarked for defense. Much of that money, by design, cycles back into American defense firms producing jets, missiles, radar systems, and munitions. The relationship strengthened both nations -- Israel gained security guarantees, and the U.S. sustained a powerful military-industrial ecosystem.
Roughly $3.8 billion annually has flowed to Israel in recent years, primarily earmarked for defense. Much of that money, by design, cycles back into American defense firms producing jets, missiles, radar systems, and munitions. The relationship strengthened both nations -- Israel gained security guarantees, and the U.S. sustained a powerful military-industrial ecosystem.
Beyond governments, the alliance was reinforced by people -- particularly American Christians. Evangelicals, in particular, have been among Israel's most steadfast supporters, seeing the Jewish state not only as a strategic ally but as part of a larger redemptive story. Support for Israel was once one of the rare bipartisan moral constants in American politics.
...Over the past two years, Israeli leaders have learned a sobering lesson: aid is never free. Assistance comes with expectations, pressure, and sometimes restraint. During the Biden administration, weapons deliveries became political tools, slowed or scrutinized amid disagreements over Gaza and broader regional strategy. Even when aid ultimately arrived, the message was unmistakable -- support could be conditioned, delayed, or leveraged.
...For students of biblical prophecy, this development raises a striking question. America -- despite its global power -- is notably absent from end-times Scripture. Nations like Persia, Magog, and others are named. Israel stands at the center. But no superpower ally comes riding to the rescue. In Ezekiel 38, Israel faces invasion largely alone -- and it is God Himself who intervenes. For decades, many wondered how that scenario could ever align with a world dominated by American influence. Why would the United States not appear? Why would it not intervene? Perhaps we are beginning to see how. (Ed note: A very sobering and thoughtful article from Prophecy News Watch, PNW.) (Read More)
