They want to destroy Israel

“‘Come,’ they say, ‘let us destroy them as a nation, that the name of Israel be remembered no more.’” Psalm 83:4
Ever since the state of Israel was re-established in her rightful place in 1948, people have wanted to destroy her. It is no secret that this is the goal of the Muslim leadership in the Middle East. Somehow they have seemed to convince the western nations that it is a matter of land – by which it is thought the issue is confined to the West Bank and Gaza Strip – but even if these regions are ceded it will not bring peace. Nothing will satisfy Israel’s enemies unless she is completely wiped off the map.
It’s interesting to note the list of nations plotting together against Israel, given in Psalm 83. The Ishamalites are mentioned (Ps. 83:6) – the son of Abraham by Hagar, who became the ancestor of the Arabs. Philistia (Ps. 83:7), the region of the Gaza Strip today and from which the ‘Palestinians’ take their name (although not their lineage). Assyria (Ps. 83:8), to the north east – modern-day Iran.
It also disturbs me when well-known Christian speakers also decry Israel’s right to exist. This I do not understand. Although Israel has largely forsaken God, and in their history has been rejected by God, they are still His chosen people. He still has a plan for them. Israel will not be destroyed. We read in Ezek. 38-39 of a battle that is yet future, where God destroys the invading armies that would seek to attack Israel. You don’t want to be supporting the wrong side on that day!