Tsiyon Messianic Radio Newsletter - Vol 20.04 - 11/28/6024
TAM - 01/28/2025 AD
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From Eliyahu
You may be aware of my interest in Bible prophecy over decades. I have been
observing changes on the world stage and how certain of those events fit
into Bible prophecy. What I have observed from 1967 forward is the unfolding
of a pattern of development of End-Time events as laid out in Scripture.
Since the onset of the 21st Century I have been publicly sharing my
observations of unfolding Bible prophecy on the air, on the internet, and in
books and articles, and any other way that I can.
One constant focus of mine has been on the events and places of the
Middle-East. Israel of course, as the primary focus, but Israel’s neighbors
as well, with Turkey being of prominent importance. Why the big interest in
Turkey? Because the rise of Turkey as a dominant player in the region,
according to Scripture, occurs in the End-Time timeline just before the
outbreak of the Great Tribulation. I have taught on this a number of times
in the past, but Turkey remains pretty-much under the radar for most people,
so there is not a lot of interest in Turkey.
That is all about to change in the years leading up to the end of this
decade. You need to know about this now so that when these events unfold you
will recognize them from Scripture and you can prepare yourself and your
family to endure the things about to fall upon all of the inhabited earth.
No one will escape what is destined to occur as a result of these events –
no one except the wise who understand.
Now you know why I am sharing a series of teachings that focus on Turkey. I
will be sharing the first of these with you in our live stream tonight. To
enhance that for you, I’m going to give you a little refresher on recent
events in Syria, and Turkey’s involvement with that. Mind you, this is just
the first part of the story. You will have to stick with us for each
teaching to get it all.
Turkey's involvement in Syria, particularly its support for Abu Mohammad al-Jolani
and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is a complex and evolving situation. I know
the temptation is to skip reading these points. Please don't do that. As you
read them they will fit together, forming a mental picture of Turkey as
regards recent events.
Recent Facts Focusing on Turkey:
Background on HTS and al-Jolani:
• HTS, originally known as Jabhat al-Nusra, is a Salafi-jihadist group that
emerged from al-Qaeda in Iraq. Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, a key figure in its
formation, has led the group since its inception.
• HTS has attempted to rebrand itself as a more moderate and capable
governing body, but it remains committed to Islamic extremist ideologies
revolving around Islamic world domination.
Turkey's Role:
• Turkey has historically supported various Syrian opposition groups,
including HTS, despite concerns about their extremist ties.
• Turkey has provided significant military support to HTS, including
advanced drones and other weaponry, as well as strategic support.
• Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime at the hands of HTS, in
December 2024, Turkey has increased its support for HTS, providing
logistical backing and advanced weaponry.
• Turkish officials, including Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, have engaged in
high-level diplomatic meetings with HTS leadership, signaling a shift
towards even closer ties with HTS.
Turkey’s Strategic Goals:
• Countering Kurdish
Forces: A stated objective for Turkey is to neutralize the threat posed
by Kurdish forces in northern Syria, particularly the Syrian Democratic
Forces (SDF). Turkey claims they have ties to Kurdish insurgents in
Turkey.
• Establishing Influence: Turkey aims to position itself as the dominant
foreign power in Syria, leveraging its support for HTS to achieve this
goal.
• Replacing Iranian Dominance: By taking the place of Iran in Syria,
Turkey has exalted itself as the leading Islamic nation in the eyes of
many fellow-Muslims.
• Refugee Management: Turkey seeks to manage the flow of Syrian
refugees, with plans to return millions of refugees currently in Turkey
back to Syria. The Syrian returnees owe a debt of gratitude to Turkey
for taking them in and caring for them during the Syrian civil war,
further cementing the influence of Turkey over Syria.
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Turkey's stance towards other state actors in Syria is multifaceted and
influenced by its strategic interests and regional dynamics. See if you can
identify some of Turkey's motivations as we look at this summary of Turkey's
position regarding the USA, Russia, Iran, and Israel.
USA
• Partnership and Tensions: While both countries are NATO allies, they
have conflicting interests, particularly regarding the Kurdish forces.
The USA supports the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which Turkey views
as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a designated
terrorist organization. This has led to tensions, especially with
Turkey's military operations against the SDF.
Russia
• Strategic Competition: Turkey and Russia have a complex relationship
characterized by both cooperation and competition. They have
collaborated on certain issues, such as de-escalation zones, but also
have competing interests in Syria. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime
has intensified this competition, with Turkey gaining influence at
Russia's expense.
• Diplomatic Maneuvering: After HTS ousted Bashar al-Assad's regime in
December 2024, the new Syrian government supported by Turkey canceled
Russia's 49-year lease agreement for the port of Tartus. This
effectively forced Russia to evacuate its naval assets from the base,
and greatly reduced the reach of Russia as regards the Mediterranean and
the Middle-East region as a whole.
Iran
• Rivalry and Cooperation: Turkey and Iran have historically had a
delicate balance of cooperation and rivalry in Syria. The downfall of
Assad, a key ally of Iran, has strained this balance. Turkey's support
for Syrian opposition groups has countered Iran's backing of Assad's
regime.
• Geopolitical Shift: With Assad's fall, Turkey has emerged as the
dominant player in Syria, reducing Iran's influence. This shift has led
to increased tensions between the two countries.
Israel
• Hostility and Warnings: Turkey's stance towards Israel in Syria is
marked by hostility. Turkish President Erdoğan has demanded that Israel
withdraw its forces from Syria, warning of unfavorable outcomes if they
do not comply.
• Invasion Threat: Turkish President Erdoğan has made other strong
statements regarding Israel. In July 2024, Erdoğan openly threatened to
invade Israel in support of the Palestinians, escalating his harsh
rhetoric over the Gaza conflict. He referenced Turkey's military
interventions in other regions, suggesting a similar approach could be
taken against Israel.
NATO member, prime minister Geert Wilders of the Netherlands has
condemned Erdogan’s comments, saying that Turkey should be ejected from
the NATO alliance, something that has never happened before.
“Islamofascist Erdogan threatens to invade Israel,” Wilders said. “This
guy is totally nuts. Turkey should be kicked out of NATO.”
The Jerusalem Post of January 6, 2025 carried this headline:
Israel must prepare for potential war with Turkey, Nagel Committee warns.
The article states:
"The committee, established by the government, warns Israel must prepare
for a direct confrontation with Turkey, according to the Nagel
Committee's latest report on the defense budget and security strategy.
The committee, established by the government, warns that Turkey’s
ambitions to restore its Ottoman-era influence could lead to heightened
tensions with Israel, possibly escalating into conflict. The report
highlights the risk of Syrian factions aligning with Turkey, creating a
new and potent threat to Israel’s security."
Some may think Turkey is just saber rattling, but Israel's government certainly
doesn't think so. They are preparing for an invasion by Turkey and other
"factions." That probably won't be tomorrow, but this is a new development that
we will see happen within a few years from now. This all lines up with
Scripture, and I will start to line this all out for you starting tonight.
Join me tonight forTURKEY: RISING IN BIBLE PROPHECY. This will be the
first in this series, and you won't want to miss any of these presentations. We begin tonight at
Tsiyon.Net
at 8 PM, Central. Join us and invite your friends on any of our streaming
platforms. Get a grasp on this and you will feel in your bones just how close we
are getting to the Remnant Exodus, the Great Tribulation, and finally, the
Return of Messiah!
Eliyahu
Tsiyon.Org
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