The modern Middle East is often seen through the lens of geopolitics, but what if its conflicts were also prophetic echoes of Scripture?
In a compelling discussion with Russell Brand, Dinesh D’Souza explored the connections between biblical prophecy and contemporary events, highlighting his new film, The Dragon’s Prophecy.
As D’Souza explains, the film “looks at some of the political and cultural [events] and even the war between Israel and Hamas. Look at it through the lens of the Bible and ask if the Bible has some interesting things to say about all this.”
The conversation quickly turned to parallels between ancient and modern conflicts. D’Souza noted, “the battle we’re seeing in front of us is a kind of an eerie replay of battles that we’ve seen before… the most persistent enemy of the Israelites was the Philistines… Interestingly, the name Philistine is in fact connected with the name Palestinian in a very strange way.”
He further illustrated the biblical resonance of Gaza, recalling the story of Samson: “The Bible says that the people of Gaza said, ‘Strip him and bring him out so that he can entertain us.’ And interestingly again, after Oct. 7, captives who were taken to Gaza were brought out. Some of them were stripped down to the waist… highly entertained, celebrating Allahu Akbar.”
D’Souza also addressed the historical roots of the term “Palestine,” explaining that the Romans renamed the land to punish the Jews after revolts: “The Romans became very annoyed and to punish the Jews… they are going to take the name of your ancient enemies, the Philistines… and rename your land… Palestine.”
While he acknowledges the complexity of the historical context, he emphasizes the Bible’s prophetic vision as a lens to view ongoing events.
The discussion also delved into God’s covenant with Israel and humanity. D’Souza contrasted the biblical themes happening in modern society with what Scripture portrays as a cosmic battle of good versus evil: “The great clash in the world is not between ignorance and knowledge. It’s a clash between good and evil… ultimately a cosmic battle between God and Satan.”
To hear the rest of Dinesh D’Souza’s powerful commentary, watch the video up above.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
