A Gaza deal of Biblical proportions?: President Trump aims to achieve ‘everlasting’ peace in Middle East
As the war between Israel and Hamas seems poised to end at last, a Biblical perspective on End Times prophecy offers a different point of view about the concept of ‘everlasting’ peace
Opinion-editorial by Summer Lane | October 10, 2025
This week, President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas signed off on the “first phase” of his 20-point peace plan to bring an end to the killing and bloodshed in Gaza.
This was a momentous occasion, not just for the Middle East, but for an entire world that has watched the Israel-Palestinian conflict bleed into cultures around the globe.
“This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” President Trump said in a Wednesday statement.
The president also revealed during a cabinet meeting on Thursday that he may travel to Egypt in the coming days to hold an “official” signing on the peace deal. He has also been invited to speak at the Knesset – Israel’s legislative and parliamentary body.
The Israeli hostages are tentatively expected to be returned by Hamas between next Monday and Tuesday, the president said.
These developments are nothing short of remarkable. Conflict between Israel and Gaza has raged for decades, although some scholars may argue that this problem in the Middle East can be traced back to the ancient quarrels of the children of Abraham: Isaac and Ishmael.
Regardless of such debate, President Trump’s peace plan has given Middle Eastern countries – and the world – something to root for.
‘Everlasting Peace’ in the Middle East?
President Trump’s comments that he hopes for an “Everlasting Peace” in the Middle East are inspirational, and they set the bar very high for all other presidents who follow in his footsteps.
For many Christians in the U.S., and even those who are not Christians but who were raised with the Christian-Judeo mindset, most recognize that peace in Israel is a good thing.
Israel is America’s ally, and warfare – no matter where it is in the world – is never good for anyone.
But can “everlasting peace” truly be achieved?
In the president’s 20-point peace plan, many issues are addressed: the return of hostages on both sides of the conflict, the demilitarization of Hamas, and the appointment of a new and temporary governing body in the Gaza Strip, overseen by a “Board of Peace,” chaired by President Donald Trump.
Gaza will be revitalized and developed. Gazans will also have the choice to leave the strip or to stay.
It’s a comprehensive and intelligent plan. It has, remarkably, brought the Arab nations together – nations that might, under normal circumstances, be opposed to supporting Israel in any way. But President Trump has united them.
This anticipated peace, while incredible, may be setting the stage for a future global shift that many Christians recognize in Biblical prophecy.
Nations will gather against Israel
While Israel may be safe and sound as long as the United States is its ally, there will come a time, according to Biblical prophecy, when “all the nations” will gather specifically against Jerusalem to utterly destroy it (Zechariah 12:3):
“On that day the Lord will defend the people of Jerusalem; the weakest among them will be as mighty as King David! And the royal descendants will be like God, like the angel of the Lord who goes before them! For on that day I will begin to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.” (v. 8-9)
There are many prophecies about the End Times, of course, but the one constant theme always returns to this: nations will globally rise against Israel and seek to destroy it.
In Ezekiel (chps. 38-39), the prophet describes a leader named “Gog” from a land called “Magog” who will gather a large alliance of world leaders against Israel. At this time, according to the Word, Israel will be rich in resources and unsuspecting that any attack is coming. They will be settled. Secure.
In Ezekiel 39:6, God promises to judge Magog with fire. “And they shall know that I am the Lord,” the Scripture says.
Some believe that Magog may be modern-day Russia. The coalition in Ezekiel that rises to join with it, as described in Scripture, is comprised of Persia, Cush, Put, Gomer, and Beth Togarmah (Ezekiel 38). Some theorists suggest that these nations may represent countries like Iran, Turkey, and Libya.
Interestingly, it is these surrounding Arab nations – like Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt – who are so supportive of the Israel-Hamas peace deal now. Based on the Bible’s predictions, they will one day change their tune.
Ultimately, Israel will be eternally saved when Christ returns (Zechariah 13:8-9, Ezekiel 37:1-14, etc.). But they won’t be saved on their own merits. No, they – like all believers – will be saved by Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and their repentance and faith in Him (Romans 11:26).
Revelation 1:7 says:
‘Look, he is coming with the clouds,’
and ‘every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him’;and all peoples on earth ‘will mourn because of him.’
So shall it be! Amen.’
The Lord will destroy the armies of the world gathered against Israel (Isaiah 63:3). That is a promise. But it’s not only Israel that will be saved, although its role in this Biblical timeline is integral.
In fact, the Bible says that, following a period of ingathering of the Gentiles (anyone non-Jewish), the Israeli people will also be spiritually saved (Romans 11:26). Paul describes the Jewish people as going through a period of heart hardening before this can happen.
Additionally, Romans 10:12 says, “For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek (some translations use the term Gentile); for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.”
The bottom line is clear: all those who recognize Christ as the Messiah and repent of their sins will be saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9), regardless of their ethnicity.
But there is a future battle brewing. Biblical prophecy is clear that the latter days of Earth will be marked by “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6-13):
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains.
Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.”
While President Trump’s efforts to establish peace are inspirational and blessed (Matthew 5:9), this worldly peace can never be eternal, only because Christ has not yet returned.
Peace may reign in the Middle East for decades, or even centuries, but someday, prophecy will be fulfilled, as it always is, and Israel will make its final stand – and Christ will hold the world in judgment (Joel 3:2).
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