Germany’s growing influence.

Angela Merkel stated “Time is of the essence,” in appealing to Israelis and Palestinians to push forward in their peace process.  On a recent trip to Europe, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas traveled to Berlin to update leaders on current peace developments with Israel.  “Abbas thanked the German government for its support, both on a material and political level.  The country had helped in the building of Palestinian state institutions and was also in a position to be helpful in the peace process, enjoying good relations with both sides.”

“‘The fact that Germany is a good friend of Israel does not bother us, because Germany is also a good friend of the Palestinians,’ Abbas emphasized.  Palestinians understood the historical reasons for Germany’s support of Israel, said Abbas, and they respected them” (Deutsche Welle, January 20, 2012).  Germany feels responsible for the Holocaust and it has made it a priority to keep good relations with Israel while also giving economic and political support to the neighboring Palestinians.  

God inspired Daniel to write about a coming time when a fragile peace would be made in Jerusalem by a northern European leader.  The peace will be cut short when this king of the North is provoked by a king of the South.  The king of the North will react by bringing great desolation on Middle East countries aligned with the king of the South (Daniel 9:27; 11:40-41).

With Abbas’ recent trip to Europe, it appears Germany will become more involved in the biblically prophesied attempt to bring “peace” in the Holy Land.  For more information about these exciting prophetic events, request our free booklet Fourteen Signs Announcing Christ’s Return.