The gathering of Jews in Palestine is among the signs of the Hour, for they gather in the end of times in Palestine awaiting the Dajjal (the Antichrist). The Dajjal will emerge among them, then ‘Isa (Jesus, peace be upon him) will descend and kill him. Their gathering in Palestine is one of the signs of the Hour that the Prophet ﷺ informed us of. Battles and great epics will occur between them and the Muslims in Palestine; in the end, the Muslims will prevail over them and defeat them decisively.
The signs and precursors of this have now begun to appear, such as their gathering from all corners of the world into Palestine. This is among the signs of the Hour and a precursor to the wars and epics that will take place, as well as a precursor to the appearance of the Dajjal. This is because they are awaiting the Dajjal, and the Dajjal is from among them—we seek refuge in Allah—he emerges among the Jews and the Jews follow him. These are among the “intermediate signs.”
As for the “major signs,” they are those that occur at the very end of time:
- The appearance of the Dajjal.
- The descent of the Messiah, Jesus son of Mary (‘Isa son of Maryam, peace be upon him) from heaven, his killing of the Dajjal, and his ruling by Islam.
- The appearance of Gog and Magog during his time.
- Then the rising of the sun from the west.
- The emergence of the Beast.
All of these are major signs which, once the first of them occurs, the others follow in quick succession, and the Hour will be established thereafter. Yes.