This week, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat down for a historic meeting that could reshape not only the Middle East but potentially usher in fulfillment of biblical prophecy. At the heart of their discussion? Gaza—its future, its people and who will control it.
Trump made it clear: “The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a good job with it, too. We’ll own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous, unexplored bombs and other weapons on the site.” That word—dismantling—stands out. It’s the same word used throughout the Bible when Israel’s righteous judges and kings tore down the high places dedicated to foreign gods. Could it be that Donald Trump is playing a role much bigger than just geopolitics? Could he be fulfilling a biblical mandate?
Breaking News. Spirit-Filled Stories. Subscribe to Charisma on YouTube now!
The Biblical Mandate for Clearing the Land
Gaza has long been a stronghold of Israel’s enemies, dating back to the Philistines who occupied the land during the time of Joshua and King David. Despite Joshua’s divine mission to clear the Promised Land, Israel never fully took control of Gaza, and even David, for all his victories, never conquered it. The consequences of that failure have echoed through history—foreign gods, opposition to Israel and bloodshed. Netanyahu himself emphasized this history, stating his goal was to “make sure that Gaza never poses a threat to Israel again.”
But Trump is going beyond just securing Israel’s safety. He’s talking about completely leveling Gaza and rebuilding it into something entirely different—perhaps something no longer under the influence of ancient principalities and powers. If Trump follows through, could this be the moment when the land is finally reclaimed for Israel, as God commanded Joshua? If so, the blessings upon America for standing with Israel could be immeasurable.
/**/Or Is the U.S. Merely Another Occupier?
However, there is another side to this. If the United States takes control of Gaza, are we fulfilling biblical prophecy, or are we simply another temporary occupier standing in the way of God’s ultimate plan? The land of Israel was given to the 12 tribes—not to America. If the U.S. positions itself as the ruler of Gaza rather than returning it to Israel’s hands, could we inadvertently invite judgment upon ourselves instead of blessing?
This is not without precedent. Empires have come and gone, controlling the land but never fully bringing peace. If the U.S. is merely another steward, will the same ancient powers remain? The high places may be dismantled, but if Israel does not fully reclaim what was promised to them, will the same spiritual strongholds persist? History has shown that those who stand in opposition to Israel’s divine inheritance ultimately fall.
A New Era for U.S.-Israel Relations
Whatever the case, one thing is clear: under Trump, the United States is back in Israel’s corner in a way it hasn’t been in years. After the cold shoulder of the Obama and Biden administrations, Netanyahu is once again working with a U.S. president who is thinking boldly and breaking the mold.
“Your willingness to puncture conventional thinking… to think outside the box with fresh ideas, will help us achieve all these goals,” Netanyahu says of Trump.
If this meeting is any indication, we are entering a new era—one that could bring unprecedented change not just politically but spiritually. Will we witness the dismantling of Gaza’s dark history and see Israel take full control of the land? Or will America’s involvement complicate matters further? Either way, biblical prophecy is unfolding before our very eyes. It’s time to watch and pray.
Join Charisma Magazine Online to follow everything the Holy Spirit is doing around the world!
James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.
