The malevolent tenets of antisemitism that inspired the Holocaust have experienced a resurgence in Western civilization, spurring a new movement of violent opposition to Jews and the modern nation of Israel. Over the past several decades, Israel, Israelis, and Jews have been frequent victims of violent aggression by Palestinians and other Muslim-Arab terrorist groups. Antisemitic fervor, primarily driven by Islamic hatred for Israel and supported by Western media, has found a potent breeding ground on the college campuses of Europe and the U.S. Ironically, highly regarded schools of the Ivy League in America, once bastions of Israeli support, have turned into danger zones for Jewish students.

Balak, furious with Balaam for repeatedly predicting a prosperous future for Israel, is reminded by the soothsayer that he can only speak what the Lord commands. Despite Balak's hopes to curse Israel, Balaam's fourth prophecy intensifies the anti-Israel sentiment among Israel's enemies by foretelling their ultimate defeat. This oracle shifts to the end time, focusing on the return of Jesus Christ as King of kings, whose royal power will crush the enemies of Israel. It specifically highlights Edom and Moab, along with Amalek, as bearing the brunt of His wrath, representing all nations hostile to Israel. Balaam's words underscore that no opposition will escape His judgment, emphasizing the futility of resisting God's plan for Israel.

In Psalm 83, verses 5-8, a conspiracy against Israel is detailed, listing nations that are ancient enemies of Israel. These nations are not only adversaries of Israel but also enemies of God, implying that opposition to Israel equates to opposition to God. Edom, the descendants of Esau, holds a prominent place among these confederates, noted for their deep-seated animosity. This hatred, originating from Esau's conflict with Jacob, manifests in violence, ruthlessness, destructive anger, and a perpetual wrath that the Edomites nurture across generations, as seen in Amos 1:11. Their relentless pursuit of Israel through war and lack of mercy marks them as a persistent threat. In the Book of Obadiah, Edom's enmity is further emphasized, with Esau and Edom being synonymous, representing a lineage of hostility allied with other antagonistic groups like the Canaanites and Ishmaelites. Among Edom's tribes, Amalek stands out as particularly ruthless, emerging as a significant and violent enemy of Israel. In Exodus 17 and Deuteronomy 25, Amalek's attacks on Israel, especially targeting the weak and defenseless during the exodus from Egypt, reveal their disregard for God, showcasing a consistent pattern of practical atheism and vengeful intent against Israel without considering God's presence or power. In 1 Samuel 14, the Amalekites continue their predatory behavior, raiding and plundering Israel, prompting Saul to act against them. However, Saul's failure to fully execute God's judgment allows Amalek's hostility to persist. This ongoing enmity is evident centuries later in the Book of Esther, where Haman, identified as an Agagite and thus an Amalekite, embodies the same historical hatred. His genocidal plot against the Persian Jews reflects the inherited traits of violence and deceit characteristic of Amalek, positioning him as a direct adversary to Mordecai, who represents God's will. Haman's wrath and overreaction to Mordecai's refusal to bow, escalating to a plan for mass extermination, underscore the deep, generational conflict between Amalek and Israel. Throughout these accounts, the enemies of Israel, particularly Edom and Amalek, are depicted as embodying a consistent, taught hatred passed down through generations. Their tactics of underhandedness, terrorism, and targeting the vulnerable reveal a profound opposition to both Israel and God, culminating in figures like Haman, whose actions in Esther mirror the historical pattern of Amalekite aggression and disdain for God's authority.