We are definitely trending towards it as the world sinks into the cesspool it will eventually become. If Israel looks safe and secure and the global economy seems to be on a really robust rebound, due to the actions of one man who rises to do the heavy lifting, we can start evaluating him for the signs of the anti-Christ.
The full knowledge may not even come to mankind except in the rear view mirror, so to speak. “Oh, that is what Revelation meant by that!” The situation is made more complex in that events often prefigure or metaphorize other events because God’s work contains patterns. John himself even said it’s already the last hour and that was almost 2000 years ago. Rather than being rigidly dogmatic at all times, I have found it valuable to keep in mind that one verse or passage may reflect on multiple situations in various ways. Categorizing all warnings as to believers or nonbelievers is one of those things that will not fit into air tight bread boxes; some of the warnings can apply to both situations in different senses.
Israel is more militarily protected, and safer now then any time in their history....they are not yet as rich as they will be.
Their gas Explorations will surely lead to exportation and increase their wealth, as well as coast Oil possibilities. They will be a super power.
The anti-Christ will not be instrumental in their accumulation of wealth...but their security will one day depend on his acts ultimately..7 yr. agreement comes to mind.