Matti Friedman: Israel’s forever wars in Lebanon
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Category: ISRAEL, JERUSALEM & THE TEMPLE
Summary:
Journalist Matti Friedman discusses Israel's ongoing conflicts with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Before addressing this topic, he highlights his new book, "Out of the Sky," which recounts the stories of pre-state Jewish parachutists who entered Nazi-occupied Europe to rescue Jews. The article appears on The Times of Israel website. The focus is both on current military issues and historical accounts of Jewish resistance during World War II.
Mysterion Insights
Scripture: Psalm 129:1-2 (NASB 1977)
""Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up," Let Israel now say, "Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me.""
Commentary:
Psalm 129 speaks with Israel’s own voice under pressure. That fits the mix here: today’s fighting on Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah, and the WWII-era risk taken to pull Jews out of Nazi-controlled Europe. It is not abstract—sirens, funerals, and long nights are part of what people actually live through. These cycles of hostility and resistance echo prophetic patterns Scripture describes, where hatred of Israel persists but does not erase God’s purposes. This turmoil is happening on land God gave to Israel, giving these events a prophetic weight Scripture treats as unique.
Prophetic Trend:
Israel’s repeated exposure to persecution and border conflict on covenant land continues to mirror Scripture’s pattern of enduring opposition alongside preserved national purpose.
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Source Excerpt:
Before turning to yet another conflict with Hezbollah, the author dives into his newest book, 'Out of the Sky,' on the real pre-state heroes who parachuted into Nazi Europe to save Jews The post Matti Friedman: Israel’s forever wars in Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...
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Source: The Times of Israel
Posted on 03-18-2026 12:41