“...pro-peace factions among both populations understand the importance of a viable Palestine alongside a secure Israel as the only basis for peace and democracy in the region.”
OK. Identify the pro-peace faction among the Palestinians. Do they have any organization? Where is its office? Who is its head?
I happen to be a pro-peace Israeli, but I understand that a two-state solution would shortly lead to mass slaughter on both sides. Ghaza put the lie to “land for piece”. The biggest obstacle to real peace, though there are so many to choose from, is the “international community”’s insistence on the completely discredited two-state “solution” and their inability to realize or even admit, assuming they really to realize it, that it’s been completely discredited.
That will be the “amazing” part. This man, the Antichrist will pull off what no one has been able to do. “Peace” between Israel and the muslims. The world, even those who adhere to ecumenical “christianity” - small “c” on purpose will be amazed - but it is the 7-year aspect, too, that gives it away. 2,520 days.
The politician who does this will be hailed as “messiah” for he has done the impossible.
I’m totally with you - the overwhelming majority of islam and certainly, the PLO, Hamas, PFLP, Al-Aqsa Martyr’s Brigades, et al are dedicated to the destruction of Israel.
In the midst of that 2,520 days, at the mid-point, the Antichrist reveals himself by declaring he is “god” in the Third Temple in Jerusalem. Yes, it is coming. Also part of the “amazing”.
This is the deception. Leading to the big one.
It’s also that I believe the unsuccessful Iranian attack of Ezekiel 38 comes first - but I can’t prove that. Some say you can - I say it fits better if it happens first.
You’re gonna see a massive destruction of Iran and her allies when they come against Israel. It is so prophesied and so shall it happen.
I think it could (possibly) convince the world that Armageddon is going to happen over this land. So they’ll really push for the “peace deal” - like Livni does.
Unfortunately, it is actually the “peace deal” that brings the real Armageddon at the end of that 7 years.