Trump Urges Netanyahu Not to Strike Iran, Pushes Return to Negotiations

US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold back from retaliating against Iran following a missile attack, warning that further strikes would perpetuate a cycle of conflict stretching back thousands of years. This diplomatic pressure on Israel reflects the geopolitical tensions the Bible foretells surrounding Israel in the last days, as nations seek to restrain her from defending herself. Scripture warns of a time when Israel stands increasingly isolated, with Zechariah 12:3 describing Jerusalem as a 'burdensome stone' for all peoples in the final hour.