How God saved Israel from Iran

Who saved Israel from Iran? God –

Opinion
Behind every Iron Dome interception, every Stealth bomber sortie, every classified operation deep in enemy territory – there is a guiding hand.

By MICHAEL FREUND
JUNE 28, 2025

Freund is former Deputy Director of Communications under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

In the wake of the stunning success of the coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, it is easy to bask in the glow of military prowess and technological sophistication.

After all, the world just witnessed what determination, precision, and bold leadership can achieve when facing an existential threat. Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz – all names that once struck dread – are now synonymous with a decisive demonstration of strength.

But as the headlines celebrate the strike, the pundits dissect the strategy, and the world recalibrates its stance toward Iran’s ambitions, we must not forget the One without whom none of this would have been possible: the Almighty Himself.

Because behind every Iron Dome interception, every Stealth bomber sortie, every classified operation deep in enemy territory – there is a guiding hand.

An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

The guiding hand of God behind Israel’s victory
The miracles of our age do not always come in the form of a sea splitting in two or manna falling from heaven. Sometimes they come concealed in F-35s, embedded in cyberwarfare, or implanted in bunker-busting munitions. But make no mistake: It is God who grants wisdom to our planners, courage to our soldiers, and confusion to our enemies. And it is He who has delivered us.
This is not a new idea. In the Psalms, King David reminds us, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we invoke the Name of the Lord our God” (Psalms 20:8). Time and again in our history, we have been saved not by the might of our arms but by the mercy of heaven. From the Six Day War to the rescue at Entebbe, the Jewish people has lived through miracles cloaked in military uniforms.

The recent strike on Iran is no exception. That Israel could reach deep into Iranian territory, eviscerate Iran’s air defenses, and damage heavily fortified nuclear sites, while potentially setting back Tehran’s genocidal ambitions without triggering a regional conflagration is a feat that truly defies natural explanation.

Sure, it is easy to chalk this up to Israeli ingenuity or American air superiority. And this is not meant to take anything away from the heroic warriors who went into battle or the sacrifices they made. But we must be honest with ourselves: This was more than just strategy – it was salvation. God saved us from a nuclear-armed regime bent on our destruction.

On June 22, in an address to the nation about the raid on Iran, US President Donald Trump said, “We love you, God,” before asking Him to protect the American military and bless the Middle East. He said it not as a perfunctory sound bite but with the emotion and sincerity that so often cut through political noise.

In that moment, he reminded millions that belief in God is not a sign of weakness but of clarity. It is a declaration that we are not the masters of our own fate, that our power is borrowed, and that gratitude must always accompany victory.

For Israel, a nation that owes its very rebirth to prophecy fulfilled, this perspective is essential. We are not just another state with an army and a foreign ministry. We are the living embodiment of a covenant, and everything we do – including defending ourselves – should be infused with that awareness.

When military achievements become idols or defense budgets become a golden calf, we risk forgetting who truly protects us. And history shows us where that leads. The generation of the desert, who saw miracles daily, still faltered when they forgot the source of their blessings.

In Deuteronomy, Moses warns: “And you will say in your heart, ‘My own power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to gain wealth” (Deut. 8:17-18). Substitute “security” for “wealth,” and the lesson remains chillingly relevant.

So let us take this moment not only to thank our soldiers and leaders but also to give thanks to the creator. And let our leaders – in both Jerusalem and Washington – acknowledge that their success was not solely theirs.

This is not to diminish the bravery or brilliance of those involved. Quite the opposite. It is to elevate their work by placing it in the correct context.

In the aftermath of the attack on Iran, let us make sure to recall that while we are blessed to have an army, our real shield is God. Let us remember that when we walk with Him, we need not fear the shadows. And let us carry this gratitude into action – with stronger faith and a more unified nation.

Because when the next challenge comes – and it undoubtedly will – stealth bombers or cyber units alone will not save us. It will be the same force that saved Abraham from the fiery furnace and the Children of Israel from Egypt that will deliver us.

The One who never slumbers nor sleeps still watches over His people. And in this miraculous moment, we would do well to remember that.

The writer served as deputy communications director under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Source: The Jerusalem Post