Israel is once more fighting for survival in the Middle East. Her enemies have yet to learn the lessons of history, and so they continue to attack. And once again Israel is emerging victorious on the field of battle. From a divine perspective this is not surprising and for this reason: The Arabs cannot unite among themselves according to divine design and prophecy. In Genesis 16:11-12 we read about Ishmael the father of the Arab people.

"And the angel of the Lord said unto her (Hagar), Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction. And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren."

The wildness of Ishmael and his warring nature whereby his hand will be against every man are two distinct characteristics of the Arab culture today–the bloodline of the prophetic utterance remains intact. We see evidence of this daily with reports of suicide bombings and acts of terrorism against "infidels" and even towards other Muslims. They cannot find enough to unite among themselves in Jihad against a common enemy. Therein lies the security of modern Israel–coupled with her own willingness to defend herself. The sacred prophecy and the secular means of survival have united to ensure Israel remains.