If one reads the Hebrew Bible one finds that they are, historically, incredibly bad at judging what is good for them.
>>>> They seem to have...chosen...well. Israel and the Nations.
The next thing they are scheduled to do is accept the anti-Christ as their messiah
>>>> Only according to a usurpation myth.
>>>> Returning to Tanach, look for the nations to start a war.
Please read the book of Daniel, again. The 70 th week is fast approaching.