While it is true that Zionism is a modern political ideology that has exploited religion to achieve specific colonial objectives in Palestine, prophecies continue to be a critical component of Israel’s perception of itself, and of the state’s relationship with other groups, especially Christian messianic groups in the United States and worldwide. The subject of religious prophecies and their centrality to Israel’s political thought was once more highlighted following remarks by former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, in a recent interview with the Hebrew-language newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth. Barak, perceived to be a ‘progressive’ politician, who was once the leader of Israel’s Labour Party, expressed fears that Israel will “disintegrate” before the 80th anniversary of its 1948 establishment. “Throughout the Jewish … Continue reading Palestinians ‘are bound to win’: Why Israelis are prophesying the end of their state