I didn’t know who started it, didn’t pay it much attention. I got lots of respect for Christians, and appreciate that they got our backs a lot lately here in Israel. So when the topic turns to scriptoral interpretations and prophesies and the like, I foresee an unwanted flame war that could harm the good will here. I prefer to agree to disagree, and not go too deep into the actual disagreements. Usually that involves just remaining silent and letting those who want to turn the discussion that way say their say and have done. This discussion was dragging, and I didn’t care for it to drag. So I finally said something.
What nations will gather against the Land and Children of Israel? We’ll know for sure soon. They’ll start gathering, and we’ll all see it and be involved in it. I wouldn’t miss it for anything.
He cited Malachi 3:6. As for your other points I do agree with you. There won’t be peace until Messiah rules out of Jerusalem...whomever one believes him to be...and the nations risen against her, thrashed!