Avi Abelow: Why Trump Is Focused on Greenland—and Why Israel Must Think the Same Way

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A Gemini AI summary of a video discussion by Avi Abelow

In the video transcript (from the video), Avi Abelow analyzes President Trump’s interest in Greenland not as an eccentric whim, but as a calculated geopolitical strategy. He parallels this “forward-thinking” approach with Israel’s current security challenges and its biblical mission.


1. Trump’s Greenland Strategy: Foresight vs. Eccentricity

Abelow argues that Trump’s focus on Greenland is a response to the shifting global power structure. The goal is to build a new “allied powers” to counter a “modern axis” consisting of China, Russia, and Iran.

  • The Gateway Concept: Greenland is seen as a strategic necessity to prevent hostile powers from controlling the North Atlantic, especially if traditional European allies (like Denmark) weaken.

  • Resource and Digital Security: Control over Greenland offers a buffer against China’s advancements in digital currency and potential “kinetic warfare.”

  • Rethinking NATO: The speaker suggests Trump has “given up” on Western Europe, viewing it as “hollowed out” by a “Red-Green Alliance” (progressive elites aligned with radical ideologies).


2. The Predicted Decline of Western Europe

A central theme of the video is the belief that Western Europe is on a path toward collapse. Abelow cites several factors for this:

  • Demographic Shifts: Claims that massive migration is “reshaping” these nations.

  • Security Risks: The prediction that Western Europe will transform from a U.S. ally into a “hostile, Muslim-dominated entity” with access to nuclear weapons.

  • Political Policies: He criticizes “appeasement policies” and “moral relativism” for endangering local populations.


3. Parallels to Israel’s Strategy

Abelow connects Trump’s logic to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership, advocating for a shift from “managing threats” to “eliminating them.”

Current Military Standing

Despite the surprise attack on October 7th, Abelow describes Israel’s current geopolitical position as the strongest since biblical times due to:

  • The weakening of Hamas in Gaza.

  • Significant blows dealt to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

  • Direct pressure applied to Iran and leadership in Qatar.

Proposed Security “Elimination” Plan

To ensure survival, the speaker calls for:

  1. Full Sovereignty: Expanding Israeli control over Judea and Samaria (the West Bank), Gaza, Southern Lebanon, and Southern Syria.

  2. Immigration/Deputization: Implementing “immigration plans” for those identified as “jihadists,” including those with Israeli citizenship.

  3. Historical Claims: Asserting that Southern Syria and Southern Lebanon are ancestral lands of the tribes of Dan, Naphtali, and Menashe.


4. The Biblical and Civilizational Mission

The final segment of the transcript moves from geopolitics to religious destiny. Abelow argues that these territorial shifts are inseparable from a spiritual mission:

  • Restoration: Returning to “God’s holy land” and rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem.

  • Global Influence: Belief that a strong, biblical Israel will “inspire humanity with goodness, morality, and godliness.”

  • Zionism as Safeguard: The assertion that Israeli strength is the only way to safeguard the future of humanity.


Summary Table: Strategic Comparisons

Feature Trump’s Strategy (as per Abelow) Israel’s Proposed Strategy
Primary Goal Secure Greenland / Form new alliances Eliminate threats / Biblical restoration
Counter-Force China, Russia, Iran Iran, Hamas, Jihadi groups
Key Method Strategic acquisition & resource control Full sovereignty over ancestral lands
Ultimate Aim Protect American future security Fulfill biblical prophecy & protect humanity
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Comment by Shlomo Moshe Scheinman: According to Rabbi Yisrael Ariel, the entire state of Lebanon is located within the boundaries of the Land of Biblical Israel

See also: The Future Borders of the Tribes of Israel as Evidence for the Size of a Cubit for additional evidence.

Comment #2 Avi Abelow is not sure if the takeover of new parts of Biblical Israel will take place during Netanyahu’s time or after.