A
Biblical Analysis of Israel's Haters: Their Nature, Behavior, and Demise
Jonas
T. Suizo
The Israelites have
been at the epicenter of religious, political, and spiritual strife throughout
history. Those who assert a single spiritual identity — “one religion, one
mind, one spirit” — frequently incite hatred toward Israel in the present era.
These claims invoke Allah, but their understanding of God is incompatible with
the God of Israel, the One who established a covenant with Abraham. Their relationship
with Israel would be characterized by peace rather than conflict if they
genuinely served the God of Abraham, as they claim.
Those who have
animosity toward Israel and yet profess to serve God are not guided by the
Spirit of the God of Israel, but by someone else. Paul cautioned in 2
Corinthians 11:4 that there is a risk of receiving "another Jesus,"
"another spirit," or "another gospel." Their fruit would
demonstrate the holiness of their spirit. In Matthew 7:16, Jesus declared,
"You shall know them by their fruits." Many people who claim to be
proponents of peace in name and phrase nevertheless sow murder, turmoil, and
violence.
The double-mindedness
of individuals who proclaim peace with their lips yet plot devastation with
their hearts is encapsulated in Psalm 120:7, which states, "I am for
peace: but when I speak, they are for war." The spirit that really
motivates them is betrayed by their fruits, which include violence, terrorism,
hatred, and defamation. Galatians 5:22–23 lists love, joy, peace,
longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance as the
Fruit of the Spirit. Since they embody God's holy, life-giving nature, there is
no rule against them. A fake religion is exposed by the lack of these fruits.
One powerful tool
used by haters of Israel is disinformation. Across the world — especially in
Western nations — emotionally driven sympathizers, often lacking deep knowledge
of historical and biblical truth, absorb and repeat lies. They become easy
targets of ideological brainwashing spread by radical voices within Islam,
rumors, and social media distortions.
Indicators of Hate
Speech
Political activism is
frequently used as a cover for anti-Israel sentiment. One of the most
frequently propagated myths is that Israel is not indigenous to the region.
However, the overwhelming weight of archeological evidence, including temples,
inscriptions, and artifacts, points to the Jewish people's long-standing ties
to the region. Islam, on the other hand, has no similar ancient historical
claim, not even to Jerusalem, let alone Mecca.
Slogans like
"from the river to the sea" convey a genocidal desire to exterminate
Israel and are more than just political catchphrases. These statements run
counter to Abraham's character, whom many of these communities refer to as
their father. Jesus chastised people who claimed Abraham's name but attempted
to assassinate Him in John 8:39–40, saying, "If ye were Abraham's
children, ye would do the acts of Abraham... Abraham was not affected by this.
Lesson: The Holy Owns
Discernment
All people can hear
God's voice, but only those who have been made holy and faultless by His grace
are able to recognize it. Unknowingly, a large number of those who oppose
Israel are fighting against God. Thus, take care not to be discovered opposing
the Lord while believing that you are doing His will.
Exposing
Hate Acts
Even though
Israel is frequently demonized, it seldom ever starts wars. It keeps coming up
in self-defense. From Hamas to the Houthis, from Iran to Lebanon, terror plots
and missile assaults frequently start outside of Israel's boundaries. Israel
responds by taking action to protect its citizens, not to kill innocent people.
Jewish
Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were attacked, injured, and sent to the hospital during
an antisemitic outburst that took place during a UEFA Europa League game in
Amsterdam on November 6–7, 2024. A football game was transformed into a
terrifying scenario by flares, scooters, and organized gangs. This type of
hatred is institutional and widespread. Jewish Olympians, supporters, and
residents are frequently criticized for who they are rather than what they do.
In the
meantime, Israelis hardly ever carry out acts of terror, such as mass murder,
suicide bombings, and hijackings. These crimes, such as ISIS's beheading of 21
Christians, are abhorrent and widely denounced. However, they are frequently
supported by extreme doctrines that are mistakenly referred to be sacred.
The Past
vs the Present
When Israel
was assaulted in the past, its people would repent and beg God for forgiveness
because they knew that if their actions pleased the Lord, even their
adversaries would be at peace with them (Proverbs 16:7). Instead of blaming
others for their pain, they saw divine discipline and turned from their sins.
Enemies of Israel today take pride in her discipline and "help forward the
affliction"—actions that God disapproves of:
Zechariah
1:15 reads: "And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at
ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the
affliction."
There will
be consequences for anyone who take advantage of God's brief annoyance with
Israel in order to further their own murderous goals.
The
Promise of God Remains
Even with
Israel's flaws, God's promise with Abraham has not been violated. Our
generation is still impacted by the promise found in Genesis 12:3
"I
will curse the one who curses you and bless those who bless you."
God will
bless Israel if she is blessed, and he will punish her if she is cursed. Israel's
adversaries are not merely fighting against a country; they are fighting
against the all-powerful God who has selected and protected His people
throughout history.
In
conclusion
Let people
who claim to be of God look at their behavior, spirit, and fruit. Do they
support or oppose the God of Israel? Truth, holiness, and peace draw the line,
not only religion. The Bible calls us to discern as well as to believe. These
days, discernment is crucial because it allows us to decide whether to support
or oppose God by blessing or cursing Israel.
“He that is
not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad.”
- Matthew
12:30
