The reestablishment of Israel in 1948 was more than the political resurrection of an ancient nation—it was a prophetic marker in the unfolding of global history. At the same time, a parallel movement has emerged: the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. These two movements—one rooted in God’s covenant, the other in conquest—are now colliding on the world stage, with Europe caught in the middle. What we are witnessing is not merely political turmoil; it is spiritual warfare manifesting through ideology, immigration, and rebellion against truth.
Harvard’s Samuel Huntington, though not a professing Christian, observed the post-colonial era with profound insight: “Indigenization has been the order of the day throughout the non-Western world in the 1980s and 1990s. The resurgence of Islam and ‘re-Islamization’ are the central themes in Muslim societies.” In other words, the Islamic world has not only resisted Western influence but actively sought to assert its dominance—culturally, religiously, and politically.
This resurgence is not monolithic. The majority of Muslims may desire peace and stability, but the radical minority wields disproportionate influence. Consider these chilling declarations from Islamic leaders across decades:
- “I was ordered to fight all men until they say, ‘There is no god but Allah.’” — Prophet Muhammad, 632 A.D.
- “We will export our revolution… until the calls ‘There is no god but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah’ are echoed all over the world.” — Ayatollah Khomeini, 1979.
- “This religion [Islam] will destroy all other religions through the Islamic Jihad fighters.” — Jordanian-Palestinian textbook, 1998.
Israel, surrounded by hostile Islamic regimes, remains the most targeted nation in the Middle East. Yet the United States is also labeled the “Great Satan,” precisely because its foundations are Christian, its Constitution anchored in biblical morality. John Adams once wrote, “Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” This moral and religious framework is under siege—not only in America but throughout Western Europe.
France provides a stark example of what a civilization looks like when it loses the will to defend its values. Each year, France receives over 500,000 immigrants from Arab and sub-Saharan regions. Many integrate; others do not. A growing number reject Western ideals altogether, establishing de facto Sharia-controlled zones. The state’s response? Appeasement, fear, and willful blindness.
Consider this: On May 31, 2025, following a soccer match, Islamic youths flooded Paris—not to celebrate, but to riot, loot, and burn. Firefighters were attacked, ambulances blocked, and civilians assaulted. Algerian and Palestinian flags flew high while French identity smoldered in the background. The same chaos erupted during the annual music festival weeks later, where more than a hundred rape complaints were filed. The perpetrators? Mostly from Islamic suburbs.
And the legal system? Lax to the point of madness. In 2017, Kobili Traoré threw Jewish grandmother Sarah Halimi from her window while shouting “Allahu Akbar.” He was deemed unfit to stand trial—blamed not on hatred, but marijuana. Similarly, the man who slit a military doctor’s throat in front of his daughter in 2022 was declared mentally unfit for trial, despite his confession that he acted “in the name of Allah.”
This is not law. It is lawlessness—the very spirit Scripture warns will characterize the last days. “For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work,” Paul wrote in 2 Thessalonians 2:7. And when the man of lawlessness—the Antichrist—is revealed, we will see the full expression of a world that has rejected truth, order, and God.
Meanwhile, France’s Jewish population—once the largest in Europe—is in rapid decline. Many hide their identity. Others emigrate to Israel or the U.S. Meanwhile, the Muslim population grows steadily, and 65% of Muslim high school students say they prioritize Sharia over French law.
The government’s response? Symbolic gestures, hollow reports, and inaction. A 73-page report on Muslim Brotherhood infiltration into French institutions was published in May 2025—then ignored. President Macron, once briefly supportive of Israel post–October 7, 2023, quickly turned. Within weeks, he shifted to a pro-Palestinian stance, accusing Israel of genocide and working to recognize a Palestinian state. His betrayal did not go unnoticed. Israeli leaders called him out as leading a “crusade against the Jewish state.”
This isn’t isolated to France. In Belgium, Brussels is now 23% Muslim. In the Netherlands, Islam is the second-largest religion, and anti-Semitic incidents are increasing. In the U.K., major cities like London, Oxford, and Leeds are led by Islamic mayors, and Ofsted—the agency that oversees education—is chaired by a mufti.
Meanwhile, voices that warn of the “Great Replacement” are silenced. Renaud Camus, who coined the term, is ostracized. Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, leaders who advocate limiting immigration and restoring French sovereignty, have been harassed, investigated, and threatened with disqualification from office. In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders, though victorious in the 2023 elections, has been blocked by a coalition of establishment parties. In Germany, Alternative für Deutschland—now a leading party—is facing calls for an outright ban.
In contrast, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the Islamic-leftist France Unbowed party, openly supports Hamas, refuses to label it a terrorist group, and calls the “Great Replacement” both real and “positive.” He received nearly 70% of the Muslim vote in 2022 and is positioning himself for a run in 2027.
This trend is not accidental. It is the result of decades of deliberate policies, cultural relativism, and spiritual decay. The West has turned its back on the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And now, like ancient Rome, it faces collapse from within.
Yet Israel stands—not as a symbol of imperialism, as some claim—but as a prophetic signpost. When Israel became a nation again, the prophetic clock began ticking. One 19th-century commentary put it this way: “When you see Israel become a nation, you will know the end is near.” That time is now.
Jesus warned that in the last days, “nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” (Matthew 24:7), and Paul wrote of a coming delusion so strong that those who rejected truth would believe lies (2 Thessalonians 2:11). Europe’s failure is not just political—it is theological. It has rejected its Christian heritage and now finds itself vulnerable to a rising ideology that seeks domination, not coexistence.
There is still hope—but only if there is repentance. Europe must return to the God of its forefathers, defend the truth of Scripture, and stand with Israel. Anything less invites judgment.
Israel’s rebirth is not coincidental. It is divine. Its enemies are not merely political actors, but spiritual agents in a cosmic conflict. And its survival—despite being surrounded by enemies—is nothing short of miraculous.
May Europe awaken. May the West remember. And may the Church rise. The hour is late, but the battle is not yet lost.
