Examiner 10-14-2009: Turkey withdraws its support of Israel

Earlier this week, the Turkish government cancelled its international military exercises set for this week with Israel. According to a Fox News report, Turkey's cancellation of the military exercises is linked to Israel's involvement in the Gaza offensive which occurred back in December of last year. Turkey received support and praise from Syria and the Palestinian Hamas for its decision to exclude Israel from the military exercises. Although, the decision was downplayed by Israeli authorities, it is no doubt just part of a disturbing trend of nations turning away their support of Israel as prophesied in Zechariah 12:3, "On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves [emphasis added]."

It is already evident that the U.S., once a strong supporter of Israel, has slowly taken steps back from its position under the Obama Administration and now it looks as though, Turkey, a long time ally of Israel among its Muslim neighbors, has removed its support. Not only has Turkey withdrawn its support of Israel, according to Reuters, "Turkey...has deepened its ties and influence in the Middle East...strengthening ties with countries such as Syria and Iran [emphasis added]."

This statement may seem innocuous at first but it ties directly into the Gog-Magog prophecy of Ezekiel 38-39. According to Biblical prophecy, Gog-Magog is the Russian-led invasion of Israel which will occur sometime in the "last days". Among Russia's allies will be Turkey (referenced as Meshech, Tubal, Gomer and Togarmah in Ezekiel's prophecy). It is clear from any cursory reading of recent news headlines that there is a strengthening of ties occurring between Russia, Iran, and Turkey. The Gog-Magog confederation is coming together and their invasion of Israel is imminent. Although the time frame of the Gog-Magog invasion is disputed by Bible Scholars, some believing it will happen before the 7-year Tribulation, some in the middle, and others at the end, one thing is for sure, whenever it does occur, it will not only affect the Middle East Region but it will impact the world. Are you ready?