When does the Antichrist persecute Israel during the Tribulation?
At the midpoint of the Tribulation, after Satan indwells the Antichrist and is cast to the earth, the Antichrist persecutes Israel—the woman who brought forth the man-child. The surviving remnant of Israel is the target. This occurs at that midpoint, not before.
Les explains that this happens at the midpoint of the Tribulation. Satan has indwelled the man Antichrist, making him almost a superhuman being, and when he sees he is cast to the earth, he persecutes the woman—Israel—who brought forth the man-child. The persecution targets the surviving remnant of Israel. Les says the rest, from Zechariah, are going to lose their lives, but this remnant is given two wings of a great eagle. He also stresses that the American Air Force or NATO Air Force will not come with helicopters to pick up these Jews and transport them.