Arab League Military Strike Force

As a 10-nation, Saudi-led coalition carried out air strikes against Yemeni rebels over the weekend, another group of Arab leaders met in Egypt. “The heads of Arab League countries meeting in Egypt have agreed to create a joint Arab military force” (BBC, March 29, 2015). Although details are yet to be determined, “The Arab League will work with military representatives of its members to organise what has been described as a voluntary force. Analysts say it is unlikely all 22 members will join the proposed force. Egyptian officials quoted by Associated Press said the force would comprise some 40,000 elite troops, supported by war planes, naval vessels and light armour” (ibid.). Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri told a news conference, “There is a political will to create this force and not to leave its creation without a firm time frame” (AP, March 29, 2015). 

Bible prophecies reveal that one of the major players on the world stage at the end of the age will be the “king of the south.” This military “confederacy” will come from the Arab nations (see Daniel 11:40-43). Bible prophecies also reveal that Germany will also be involved with this alliance for a short time (Psalm 83:5-8).

For more on this topic read The Middle East in Prophecy.