Israel Air Force Responds to Rocket Fire From Gaza: The Israeli Air Force responded to rocket fire from Gaza that occurred over the weekend. On Saturday evening, as many children were celebrating the holiday of Lag Ba’Omer around bonfires, Gazan terrorists launched rockets into Southern Israel.  Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated that Israel will not tolerate even a “drizzle” of rockets. Please pray for continuing stability in Southern Israel. Please also pray that those who are planning destruction would be thwarted and would either be brought to repentance or to justice. Please also pray for residents in Southern Israel to know God’s peace. For more, see IAF Responds to Rocket Fire

Increasing Evidence of Syrian Chemical Weapons Use: There is an increasing amount of evidence of Syrian chemical weapons use as a defecting Syrian officer claims he was ordered to use chemical weapons on the opposition. He claims he buried the weapons rather than use them and can point out exactly where he buried them. The US and Israel are continuing to investigate such claims and may feel the need to act if such allegations prove true. Please pray for the region and that the conflict in Syria will not spill over into Israel. Please pray for comfort and peace for all innocent civilians in Syria and that God would use believers there to be a light in the darkness. Please also pray that such chemical weapons will not continue to be used and that they will not fall into the hands of Israel’s enemies. For more, see Syria Chemical Weapons

Please continue to pray for the Body of Messiah in Israel as Israel is facing uncertain times; please pray we will be a great source of blessing to all Israel and that through our witness, many in Israel will come to know their Messiah.  Please pray for strength, courage, gentleness, and boldness in our witness to our neighbors who do not yet know Yeshua.

Thank you for praying and standing with Israel! Shevuah tov…

The Hope for Israel Prayer Team