For those who grew up in the Evangelical world it is interesting to note that it is the U.N. Secretary-General who delivered this report.  It is fascinating because, in the great debate among Evangelicals about who is the real "Antichrist" (described in biblical prophecy) their conclusion it that it is either the Pope or the leader of the United Nations.  Moreover, in the wildly popular Left Behind series of evangelical Christian novels, the Antichrist takes the form of the Secretary General of the United Nations. He then sets up an abortion-promoting world government and becomes its Global Community Supreme Potentate.

    The above land in question is mentioned in Yeshua's last words (or commands) to His disciples- given just prior to His ascension into Heaven from the Mount of Olives. There He said,: "You shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and [in addition but not in place of] even to the remotest part of the earth."  Today these areas are known as the older portion of Jerusalem, the ancient kingdoms of Judea (territory of Judah), and Samaria (which was in the territory of Ephraim). In our day they are referred to as the "West Bank." Under the Quartet Plan these areas would be know as the "State of Palestine." 

      Some 3,800,000 people who now live in the West Bank claim to be the descendants of Abraham through Ishmael, and most of them worship a god called "Allah." These are the ones who primarily will populate this planned State of Palestine. They will possess the land that was once given, by the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to Abraham's descendants through this particular chosen line. Specifically, these heirs, and their compliant companions, were called through Abraham's heirs, Isaac and Jacob.

      So how will this give away of YHVH's chosen Land be received in Heaven's Throne Room?

      It is surely safe to say, it will not be received well at all. It is less than what our God hopes for His chosen people.

      If this is not the best plan of our God, what can we, the Messianic forerunners of Ephraim, do about it? Are we destined to be little more than spectators who are ever-learning about end-time events? That seems to be the role outlined in most end-time scenarios.

      In response to our what to do question, let us consider four potential options that are currently available to the secular State of Israel:

     1.  Continue to Postpone a Decision on Statehood. Israel has essentially followed this postponement route for the past forty- three years, ever since the 1967 War. In this vein, they can keep pushing a decision on statehood down the line, all the while seeking to increase the Jewish population in Israel and the West Bank. However, this option leaves the vast majority of the West Bank under defacto Palestinian control and that puts such residents decidedly at risk on a daily basis.

     2.  Two State Solution. Jewish Israel can accept the idea that, to keep Israel "Jewish" they will have to have a smaller State of Israel. In turn, a separate Palestinian State will occupy, if not all, surely the majority of the West Bank, and have East Jerusalem as its Capital.

     3.  One State Solution. Judah can conclude that present-day Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, would collectively become a single State and all of its inhabitants would be equal citizens (anything less than equality means the battle will continue). This single State would in turn initially have a 60% Jewish majority. However, considering Judah's low birthrate, it would be a serious battle for Judah to maintain a "Jewish" majority. The good news is that, in turn, this decision could well present an opportunity for a greater Ephraimite presence in the land. This could possibly happen if Ephraim were perceived by Judah to be a "lesser evil"- and one that could provide the physical population numbers that would help them continue to be a "Nation of Israel."  In turn, this single state solution would probably be acceptable to the Palestinians because they would think that, in the long run, they would win the battle of the womb. They believe that their ultimate world destiny is to be the  ruling majority. And woe unto all non-Muslims who fall into their ruling hands.

     4.  The Samson Option. Finally, as a last resort, Israel can exercise what is known as the "Samson Option." This term describes Israel's deterrence strategy against nations whose military attacks threaten Israel's very existence. It speaks of preemptive strikes with nuclear weapons, followed  by massive retaliation- all of which is done as a "last resort."

      The term "Samson Option" comes from the biblical story of Samson, who, after being blinded and pressed into slavery, broke the pillars that supported the roof of the temple of the false god, Dagon. Sampson did this deliberately in order to bring the building crashing down on the heads of his enemies. He also did this knowing that the building would fall on him and probably kill him.

      Our question is, would the Jewish people, who are primarily known to revere the gift of life, ever use such a deathly strategy? To answer, we contrast today's situation with that of the ancient siege of Masada. There, 936 Jews were greatly outnumbered by mighty Rome, whose army spent three years building a ramp in order to reach and defeat the defiant Jews of their day. However, rather than die at the hand of heathen Rome, the Jews of Masada preferred to commit mass suicide. Better to be dead than to be a slave of heathen Rome. Judah went down- fighting.