Daily Briefing May 5 – Why Trump still doesn’t want to go back to war
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Category: WARS & RUMORS OF WARS
Summary:
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports on the increasing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and explains why the United States and Israel have chosen not to retaliate against Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates. The briefing highlights efforts toward achieving "strategic independence" amid the conflict escalation. The discussion also touches on former President Donald Trump's continued reluctance to re-engage in war. This analysis was published in The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing on May 5.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Proverbs 20:18
"Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance."
Commentary:
Proverbs puts weight on counsel and measured guidance, not impulse. Holding back from retaliation while tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz can look weak on a headline, but it often reflects hard conversations behind closed doors and a sober read of costs. People living near key shipping lanes feel disruption first—fuel and insurance prices move quickly. In prophetic patterns Scripture describes, escalating regional pressure and shifting alliances test leaders’ restraint and resolve. Israel’s security decisions still matter in the land God gave to Israel, and that conflict carries unique prophetic weight.
Prophetic Trend:
Escalating attacks and restrained responses around strategic chokepoints are sharpening regional alignments while testing whether counsel or emotion drives next moves.
Mysterion Prophetic Impact Rating: B - Moderate What does this mean?
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Source Excerpt:
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on escalation of conflict in Strait of Hormuz, why US and Israel won't retaliate for Iran's strikes on UAE and a quest for 'strategic independence' The post Daily Briefing May 5 – Why Trump still doesn’t want to go back to war appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...
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Source: The Times of Israel
Posted on 05-05-2026 08:59