We do have to deal with the narrative, which had Jesus declaring the tree would never bear fruit. It might be metaphorically referring to a certain generation or generations of the official leaders of the nation of Israel, not Israel forevermore.
This may be another example that there are a lot of biblical texts which are not intended to stand alone or be viewed in a vacuum.
The modern regathering of Israel is very partial at this point. Great difficulties and some losses in retaining Jewish control of the territory, and a territory which is much smaller than its biblical extent.
Um, the tree withered away and died. The people of Israel were scattered but it did not cease to exist.
>>The modern regathering of Israel is very partial at this point. Great difficulties and some losses in retaining Jewish control of the territory, and a territory which is much smaller than its biblical extent.<<
The reforming of a nation after 2000 years and you're looking at "partial at this point"? God promised He would bring them back to the land He promised them and that's exactly what He is doing.