Terrorist Stabs Israeli at Popular Transit Junction: A Palestinian terrorist stabbed an Israeli father of five who was waiting for a ride at a popular transit junction in the West Bank. The terrorist then took the victim’s gun and began shooting at border police. The border police shot and injured the terrorist and he was taken into custody. Please pray for the victim’s family as they come to terms with their loss. Pray that God would comfort them and they would find Him in their grief. Please also pray that God would prevent further incidents targeting civilians. Lastly, please pray for all plans of the enemy to be foiled and that Israel would see how He protects them time and time again. For more, see Terrorist Kills Father

Israeli Air Force Kills Terrorist Behind Eilat Rocket Attacks: The Israeli Air Force has killed a man that was reportedly behind the rocket attacks on Eilat a couple of weeks ago. This was the first targeted assassination since Operation Pillar of Defense ended in November. The terrorist, Hitham Mashal, was apparently a rocket manufacturing expert and a member of a Jihadist group operating in Gaza and the Sinai.           Please pray for continued wisdom to be given to the IDF and to Israel’s leaders as they do all they can to protect Israeli civilians. Please also pray that this will not lead to an escalation of violence in Southern Israel but rather that it will show terrorists the result of their evil plans. Please also pray for residents in Gaza and Southern Israel to turn to God and find peace in Him. For more, see IAF Kills Terrorist

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