David’s Sling; Is It Broken?

CFP ^ | 10/21/12 | Alexander Maistrovoy

[Nachum]

Henry Kissinger’s recent statement, that in 10 years Israel will cease to exist, borders on senile. Although one of his staff members denied it, Cindy Adams from the New York Post insisted: “Reported to me, Henry Kissinger has stated - and I quote the statement word for word: ‘In 10 years, there will be no more Israel’”.

Kissinger is a controversial figure. He can hardly be suspected of excessive sympathy for Israel. He perhaps, inclines to the “syndrome of self-hatred” so fashionable nowadays in the Jewish elite. At the same time, Kissinger is not an exalted pop-diva, cheap populist or rebellious professor. He is an experienced, prudent politician who takes responsibility for his utterance.

What drove him to such a dramatic conclusion? Is there a real and grave threat to Israel?

Let’s try to analyze the situation. The first impression is rather unfavorable. Israel has been in the midst of historic upheaval. The political structure of the Middle East that existed since the Camp David agreement has collapsed, forming a giant cloud of dust and chaos, from which the new threatening reality can crystalize.

America under Obama is deserting the Middle East. The future of Europe becomes vaguer as it loses its perspective. Iran becomes a regional power with nuclear weapons while Turkey - recently a strategic ally of Israel – craves Ottoman greatness.

A closer analysis of the situation reveals a different picture - not so bleak. Israel indeed remains an alien backed to sea nation in a world of anarchy, religious fanaticism, rioting crowds and insane dictators. Regardless, the country has a strong and viable economy, advanced technology, modern army and flexible democratic system.

[Nachum]

Not rocket science here. The Obamatrons and the left think they have placed a ring of fire around the Jews. They ignore the will of the Jews to be free. We will see who survives in 10 years though, Israel- or Kissinger.

[BipolarBob]

Israeli response should be “In ten years H.Kissinger will cease to exist”.

[2ndDivisionVet]

President Nixon said something similar back in the early 1970’s IIRC. But God will have the last word.

[freekitty]

Exactly

[familyop]

The vanities of the proud are occasionally filled to overflowing, just before the proud are crushed. It’s a great blessing to see such an occurrence.

[Former Fetus]

Ridiculous! Let us remember that “He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Ps 121:4 and the psalmist was NOT referring to the USA!

[ruesrose]

God is the expert on that subject and He disagrees.

[JoeFromSidney]

Ten years? I doubt it. Fifty years? Yes, I'll buy it. The Israelis are not replacing themselves. Their birth rate is below replacement level. They're slowly committing national suicide. At some point they'll no longer be able to sustain themselves against their more rapidly growing neighbors.

[Former Fetus]

Are you suggesting that the Lord has taken a vacation and delegated the job of protecting Israel to the USA? I know we are urged to bless Israel (Gen 12:3) but He is the protector of Israel (Ps 121)!

[thecodont]

Ridiculous! Let us remember that “He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep” (Ps 121:4 and the psalmist was NOT referring to the USA!

I'm envisioning a political cartoon in which Israel is on a scale, with the fingers of all the forces of the world pushing down, and God's finger under the scale, pushing up.

[Former Fetus]

[Carriage Hill]

Slap me silly; I thought he was already in Hell, years ago.

[ruesrose]

Are you suggesting that the Lord has taken a vacation and delegated the job of protecting Israel to the USA? I know we are urged to bless Israel (Gen 12:3) but He is the protector of Israel (Ps 121)!
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That is what I am saying. There will always be an Israel and
He does not need our help but we are blessed if we do support them.