Israel in row with South Korean leader over Palestinian abuse concerns
South Korea's president says it’s disappointing Israel does not 'even once reflect on criticisms from around the world'.
South Korea's president says it’s disappointing Israel does not 'even once reflect on criticisms from around the world'.
The headline describes international criticism and diplomatic isolation of Israel, which could be seen as preliminary to the prophesied military encirclement. The Hebrew term for 'surrounded' (נָקַף naqaf) encompasses both military and diplomatic encirclement. However, this is currently diplomatic rather than military opposition.
International criticism calling for Israel to 'reflect' on its actions tangentially relates to the future national repentance prophesied when Israel recognizes their Messiah. The current external pressure for self-examination is a distant parallel to the prophesied mourning and recognition of 'Him whom they pierced' (Zechariah 12:10).