The Torah¹ clearly indicates that the Messiah will be the one who will gather all the exiled Jews and rebuild the Temple, ushering in the Era of Redemption.

This does not preclude Jews from settling in the Land of Israel. To the contrary, living in the Land of Israel is considered to be a great mitzvah, and living there certainly allows a person to be a more spiritual person.

However, Zionism and the State of Israel are not a substitute for the Redemption which the Messiah will bring. All those who thought that it was a viable alternative have been sorely disappointed by more than five decades of strife and terrorism.

1. Maimonides, Laws of Kings

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