Is Israel still under Gentile control today despite its sovereignty?
Yes. Although Israel has had a semblance of sovereignty, it remains largely under the heavy hand of the United Nations and other Gentile nations. The context states Israel has been under Gentile control ever since 606 B.C. and will continue so until Christ returns at His second coming.
Les explains that beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's invasion of Jerusalem, Jerusalem first fell under the complete control of a Gentile empire, Babylon. This continued through human history to the time of the cross, then Rome, and on into modern history, when Israel was under various Gentile nations: the Moors, the Turks, and lastly Great Britain under mandate. Britain was in charge of the nation of Israel. Though Israel has had a semblance of sovereignty, Les teaches it still is under the heavy hand of the U.N. and all the other nations. Therefore, Israel has been under Gentile control ever since 606 B.C., and will be until Christ returns at His second coming.