Yes, Les Feldick approaches Middle East news with strong skepticism because he believes the media is biased against Israel and because he views Israel as the center of Bible prophecy.
Les teaches that everything prophetic and political is centered on Israel, and that the world's hostility toward Israel is ultimately Satanic. He also cites his personal observations in Israel and a conviction that God will fulfill His promises to bring Israel back, expecting Israel to eventually possess more territory.
Jeremiah 23:5-7 — This prophecy shows Israel will be saved and dwell safely, which Les says is yet future and not reflected in current biased media reports.
The Bible describes God’s covenant relationship with Israel and a future restoration that contradicts the world’s negative and shifting perceptions. Jeremiah 23:5-7 says God will raise a righteous Branch, a King, and that “In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely.” It also says a time is coming when people will no longer say “The Lord liveth” who brought up the children of Israel out of Egypt, but rather who led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country and from all countries, and they shall dwell in their own land. This speaks of a secure and restored Israel that the evening news doesn’t reflect.
Les Feldick teaches that all prophecy and world politics are centered on the little nation of Israel, which is why Israel is constantly front-page news. He believes the media and many political leaders are biased against Israel and fail to recognize that Jerusalem is a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, as God said. Les explains that Satan is behind the world’s attacks on Israel, yet God will preserve the nation and bring it back to the land. Although Israel’s current government is secular and in unbelief, God still has a covenant future with them. He also shares evidence from his own visit to Israel—where an Arab guide and driver described Arabs living in Israel as among the best situated in the Middle East—that contradicts negative news reports.
Les points to the constant front-page coverage of Israel while the world ignores God’s promises. He says politicians can’t stab Israel in the back and get away with it, and that the world is in turmoil because it doesn’t know what to do with Jerusalem—because they don’t know the Book. He also notes that even when the Israeli government has scandals, it upsets their political system, and Les sees Satan behind everything happening to the little nation of Israel.
Les mentions that during his visit, an Arab guide and an Arab bus driver told the group that Arabs living in Israel—other than those made wealthy by oil—were among the best situated Arabs in the Middle East. They were involved in the Israeli economy, owned businesses, and were prospering. The guide also pointed out that children in the countryside had not previously received education, but Israel provided schools and education. These personal observations make Les skeptical of reports that present Israel negatively.
Les has said since August 1990 that he does not expect an all-out shooting war in the Middle East—though he admits it could start tomorrow. He expects Israel to survive and ultimately possess more territory than it currently has. He expects Israel to be brought back by God on God’s terms, and that the Palestinians will gradually have to be pushed out, while other Arab nations will eventually have to take them in.
Les says the present Israeli government is secular, in unbelief, and no more righteous than any other government—including Washington. Believers should not expect godliness from the Knesset in Jerusalem today. Even so, Israel is still God’s covenant people, and God is not finished with them. The Bible points to a future time when God will deal with them on His terms.
Prophecy of Israel's Future Safety
Les explains that Jeremiah 23 is being fulfilled in today's news as Israel is being regathered from the north (Russia) and all countries, though the future safe dwelling is still yet to come.
Israel as the Center of World News
Les says everything prophetic and political is centered on Israel, so news coverage focuses on Israel as it should; the only way to understand the Middle East dilemma is to ask where Israel fits in.
Media and Denominational Leaders Misjudge Israel
Les critiques denominational leaders who claim the present-day Jew has nothing to do with the Jew of Scripture, and he explains why he is skeptical of an all-out war because of God's plans.
Jerusalem as a Stone of Stumbling
Les says the world is in turmoil because they don't know what to do with Jerusalem, and politicians who ignore or stab Israel in the back will not get away with it—this fuels his skepticism of anti-Israel news.
Satan Behind Anti-Israel News
Les teaches that Satan is behind everything happening to Israel, including scandals in the Israeli government, yet God will not permit anything to remove them from the scene.
Israel in Unbelief but Still God's Covenant People
Les reminds that Israel is in unbelief and their government is ungodly, but they are still the future apple of God's eye, so the news should be viewed with that perspective.
Personal Observations of Arabs in Israel
Les cites his visit where Arab guides and a bus driver said Arabs in Israel were thriving, which directly contradicts the negative news narrative.
Israel Preparing a Temple
Les notes reports that Israel has everything ready for the new temple, showing that God is still working with Israel and that media reports miss this bigger picture.
Jeremiah 23:5-7: “Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; but, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.”
Les uses this passage to show that Israel will eventually dwell safely in the land, which is yet future and should not be judged by current negative news.
Zechariah 12:3 (partially quoted by Les): “And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.”
Les quotes this principle when he says Jerusalem is a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense to the world.
Les believes the media is biased against Israel and often ignores God's prophetic promises. He points to Jerusalem as a 'stone of stumbling' that the world doesn't understand. He also cites his own visit to Israel, where Arabs told him they were thriving, which contradicts negative reports.
No. Les clearly says the Israeli government is secular, in unbelief, and no more righteous than any other government. They are, however, still God's covenant people, and God has a future plan for them.
Les has said he does not expect an all-out shooting war, although he acknowledges it could start at any time. He expects Israel to survive and eventually possess more territory according to God's promises.
An Arab guide and bus driver told Les's group that Arabs living in Israel were among the best situated in the Middle East, involved in the economy, owning businesses, and receiving education from Israel. This made him skeptical of news portraying Israel negatively.
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