It just might be that the ISA 17/Psal,83 war Israel has with its border neighbors is the vehicle by which antichrist fools Israel into believing he is their Messiah. The Restrainer may be around a bit after the Body of Christ is removed in the great ‘stand away from’ and snatching up. After all, the Restrainer is holding back the man of sin who comes with all signs and lying wonders by the power of satan.
1948 the Israelis fought against ALL of their neighbours. And won. Handily. That was 73 years ago