What if peace in the Middle East collides with a religious prophecy whose followers are awaiting fulfillment? Many American evangelicals believe that the return of Christ is connected to the establishment of Israel, and that the believers will be taken to heaven before the battle of the end of time breaks out. How did these beliefs turn into political positions that support the continuation of the conflict and hinder the chances of peace? Type the word "Armageddon" to get a link to the movie "The Battle of Armageddon", which is now available on Al Jazeera's documentary channel on YouTube.

What if peace in the Middle East collides with a religious prophecy whose followers are awaiting fulfillment? Many American evangelicals believe that the return of Christ is connected to the establishment of Israel, and that the believers will be taken to heaven before the battle of the end of time breaks out. How did these beliefs turn into political positions that support the continuation of the conflict and hinder the chances of peace? Type the word "Armageddon" to get a link to the movie "The Battle of Armageddon", which is now available on Al Jazeera's documentary channel on YouTube.