Ya know, being temporal, sometimes it's difficult to understand what's going on over in the Middle East...least wise put it into spiritual context. I gotta keep reminding myself of this.
Scripture clearly indicates that Jerusalem will be the focal point of the world, and it is.
Regardless, you are right and Jerusalem will be the focal point in the End Times. And we talk about Abbas, Bibi, Obama... but ultimately it is the Lord of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob who is in control. And we have read the back of the book.