Jerusalem, Israel
PRAYER UPDATE -- NOVEMBER 19, 2025
Israel and the Nations
GPW News
THE U.S.-SAUDI STRATEGIC DEFENSE AGREEEMENT AND OTHER RISKS TO ISRAEL
Reporters and analysts are fixated on the recent U.S. military
deal with Saudi Arabia, specifically regarding the American sale of F-35
fighter jets. It’s causing intercessors and prophetic watchmen to be distracted
from other priority prayer focuses.
During the Reagan years in the White House, in the early
1980’s, the same issues of concern existed, but at that time, it was over the
sale of AWACS aircraft to Saudi Arabia, with sophisticated airborne warning and
control systems. The same dangers of the planes being sold to Israel’s enemy,
that might threaten Israel’s military superiority, were expressed then. But,
the Lord did not allow a change of the balance of power in the Middle East.
Currently, it’s not the specific sale of the F-35’s that is
going to cause mega problems for Israel, even if it looks that way. This is a
secondary issue that is becoming the main “distraction” from a prayer focus on much
more pressing issues.
For example, what about the overall defense security
agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia?
A Trump Administration document, posted by the White House,
outlines specific categories that strengthen new Saudi defense capabilities,
overall, in order to meet current U.S. military criteria. These categories of
partnership are divided into five main domains: air and space forces; missile
defense; maritime and coastal security; land and border forces; and information
and communications systems.
Over a dozen U.S. defense contractors are involved in
building new military systems for the Saudis, as well as upgrading older
systems to meet American standards of efficiency.
Contrary to some reports, the sale of F-35’s to Saudi Arabia
does not necessarily change the balance of power in the region, nor does it
threaten Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME).
When Israeli engineers receive the F-35’s, they change the
configurations in the communication systems of the fighter jets, and they make
overall adjustments to the planes, to meet Israel’s specific and unique
standards. The results contribute to Israel’s overall air superiority. This, along with gifted Israeli fighter pilots
(overseen by the God of Israel’s heavenly armies), have kept Israel’s QME in
place.
Additionally, Israel has its own defense military agreement
with the U.S., secured by Congress, that assures Israel’s QME will prevail over
other countries in the Middle East.
Of more concern is what else the Saudis will receive from
the U.S. in their new defense pact, in terms of sophisticated air defense
systems. Also, will the U.S. build a nuclear plant in Saudi Arabia for so-called
“peaceful” means, under the covering of Civil Nuclear Energy Cooperation,
including a multi-billion-dollar nuclear energy partnership between the two
countries?
There is great uncertainty, on the part of Israelis,
regarding the “behind the scenes” financial deals the U.S. is making, not only with
Saudi Arabia, but with Qatar, and Turkey, as well. These deals seem to ignore
Israel’s security needs, diffusing the strong alliance between America and
Israel.
The most dangerous deals are those which are pushing for
agreements that result in the future division of the land of Israel. This
follows along with declarations by U.S. President Trump, and the president’s
men, who claim they will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. This can be
interpreted to mean that they refuse to allow Israel to declare sovereignty
over Judea and Samaria.
Some reports indicate that the Palestinians are receiving a
reward; a promised gift of statehood; on the heels of the October 7, 2023,
Hamas massacre. Yet, the Trump “peace plan” was already in the works during his
first term in the White House. It was carried forward, quietly, during the
Biden Administration. It was about to be presented to the public right before
the October 7 massacre happened. Now, in Trump’s second term, this “peace plan”
is showing sure signs of implementation, unless God intervenes to stop it,
perhaps in the 11th hour.
So, what will happen to nations that continue to push for
Palestinian statehood on God’s covenant land, which the Jewish People have been
given stewardship over? Will the blessings that have given nations favored
status, in the eyes of God, turn to curses because of the choices of their
political leaders to reject His land and people?
What are the priorities in prayer that are on the Lord’s
heart now?
Something is happening, quickly, that appears to be beyond
the realm of strategic prayer, as there is an attempt to deceive others with a
demonic diplomatic agenda. It’s been
hard to keep up with unfolding events that are masking the true intentions of
the enemies of Israel to divide and conquer the Promised Land.
Discernment is needed to pinpoint and expose the acts of deception;
and, to clear the unrighteous paths in the Spirit, so the Lord’s righteousness
can come forth. During confusion and chaos, with no expectations from
governments and their leaders to do what is right, the effective prayers of truth,
through decreeing the promises of God’s Word, will prevail. In the midst of a
grave foreign policy geo-political shift in Washington, God’s watchmen on the
walls must awaken to these changing winds. Loyalties can only be to the Lord
and His unchanging Word.
How are American powerbrokers able to exert diplomatic
control over Israel and Middle East countries, even bringing the United Nations
into submission? Psalm Chapter 2
explains that this is only temporary, as the real powerbroker is Jesus (Yeshua),
and the Father promises to give Him the nations as His inheritance, and the ends of
the earth as His possession. It takes the power out of the control of men and
puts it in the hands of the Master of the Universe!
May we see God’s Spirit intervene in the plans of mere
humans, holding back man-made “deals” that are meant to shake His nation,
Israel, and His Chosen People, the Jews. May the Lord diffuse and weaken enemy
forces that try to usher in prophetic events before their appointed time.
“Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate His rule with
trembling. Kiss His Son, or He will be angry, and your way will lead to your
destruction, for His wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take
refuge in Him. (Psalm 2:11-12).
“The LORD will roar from Zion and thunder from Jerusalem;
the earth and the heavens will tremble. But, the LORD will be a refuge for His
people; a stronghold for the people of Israel.” (Joel 3:16).