Zionism and the Media: Biblical Israel vs. the Modern State of Israel

Zionism is a political movement connected to establishing and supporting a Jewish homeland in Palestine, where the modern State of Israel was established in 1948. But political movements aren't above criticism, and neither are the governments, organizations, donors, media figures, and lobbyists that support them.

Here's what people need to understand: the Israel spoken of in scripture and the modern State of Israel are not the same thing.

In the Torah and the Old Testament, Jacob was given the name Israel, and his descendants became known as the Children of Israel. The Quran also refers to them as Bani Isra'il, while the Book of Enoch contains its own ancient religious and prophetic traditions.

Jacob, his descendants, and the modern political state are distinct concepts. Sharing a name does not make a modern government identical to the biblical people or automatically grant it divine authority.

Now look at how powerful that name is.

When people hear “Israel,” they may immediately think of Jacob, the biblical Israelites, God's promises, and sacred scripture. Connecting a modern state to that name can create a powerful religious association in the public mind. Political leaders can draw on that association to gain support, discourage criticism, and make political decisions appear connected to biblical promises.

This is where the manipulation comes in.

Within The Arrivals, the argument is that using the name Israel serves a larger agenda: blurring the line between biblical identity and modern political power, making it harder for ordinary people to separate scripture from political messaging. The concern is that this confusion can be used to advance a political agenda under the appearance of divine authority—and, within the series' prophetic framework, connect to the coming of the Antichrist.

Revelation 2:9 and 3:9 use the phrase “synagogue of Satan” in warnings about specific communities in the early Christian world. Within the interpretation explored in The Arrivals, these passages connect to the broader warning about deception, false claims of spiritual authority, and the Antichrist.

The issue isn't just a name. It's how scripture, symbolism, and political identity can be used to shape what people believe—and whether they recognize deception when it comes dressed in religious language.

Do not confuse Jacob with a modern government. Do not confuse biblical promises with political decisions. And do not let anyone use a sacred name to place a government beyond criticism.

Who Controls the Narrative?

The problem becomes even more serious when political interests influence how the public sees the conflict.

When Israel bombs Gaza, are Americans shown the full human cost? When Palestinians are displaced, do their stories receive the same attention as Israeli government statements? When someone criticizes Israeli policy, why does the discussion so often shift away from the actual policy and toward accusations against the person asking questions?

Follow the messaging. Follow the money. Look at who gets heard, who gets ignored, and who benefits.

This isn't just about movies. It's about conditioning people to accept a particular version of history and politics before they've even investigated the facts for themselves.