Why will the Antichrist be an apostate Jew?
The Antichrist will be an apostate Jew because he signs a seven-year treaty with Israel, promising the peace and prosperity they have sought, guaranteeing their borders against enemies, and granting permission for Temple worship, which makes Israel enraptured with him.
Les explains that this is one reason he thinks the Antichrist will be an apostate Jew. When this individual signs a seven-year treaty with Israel, they will be so enraptured with him because he promises the peace and prosperity they have been looking for. He will guarantee their borders against their enemies and give them permission for Temple worship. This is everything Israel is dreaming of. The treaty also restarts God's time clock for the final seven years, and in the middle of the week he causes sacrifice and oblation to cease, so Temple worship must be operating.