Yes, you’re correct about the 9th of Av. Hadn’t paid attention to when it was happening this year.
Jerusalem must be trodden under foot by Gentiles until the Times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. I generally believe this to be the Church Age before the Tribulation.
However, since the Antichrist defiles the 3rd Temple at the beginniing of the Great Tribulation 1,260 or 1,261 days into the Tribulation, and his armies attack, then Jesus’ prophecy may well extend to the end of the Great Tribulation. Because the Antichrist’s armies will be slaughtering Jews as per Zechariah 13, Matthew 24, etc.
But yes, I consider the Temple Mount THE key flashpoint in End Times Bible Prophecy. We both know Israel put those metal detectors there for a very good reason.
Keep looking up.
9th of Av 2017: July 31-August 1
Tisha B'Av
Significance: Mourning the destruction of the ancient Temples and Jerusalem, and other major calamities which have befallen the Jewish people.
oops s/b “beginning”
Aug 1, eh?
I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled.