USA Threatens Israel with Further Isolation:  Secretary of State John Kerry warned PM Netanyahu that if current “peace talks” fail, Israel will face a global isolation of epic proportions.  It’s reported that Kerry capitalized on Netanyahu’s anxiety over the EU’s new guidelines boycotting Israeli companies operating in the Judea & Samaria region, putting further pressure on him to make these talks work…at all costs.  Please intercede for Israel during this difficult time, especially as we are witnessing the beginning of Israel’s isolation within the world, as Scripture foretells.  Please also pray for strength and wisdom for Israel’s leaders in this time.  Lastly, please pray for grace for America, as severe judgment is promised to those who have divided God’s Land (Joel 3). For more, see Kerry’s Threat

Terrorists Released from Israeli Prisons:  26 convicted Palestinian terrorists were released between Tuesday and Wednesday night as part of Israel’s “good will” as the “peace talks” continue between Israel and the Palestinians.  The terrorists were met with celebrations, and PA Chairman Abbas said that they were “just the beginning” of what he hopes will be a total release of terrorists held in Israeli prisons.  Please pray that God will protect Israel and the Jewish people from further terror attacks by such terrorists.  Please also continue to pray for His hand of protection over Israel during these “peace talks”, as they have shown to bring only destruction in the past.  For more, see Terrorists Released

Please continue to pray for the Body of Messiah in Israel as the time of the tribulation draws near; 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!

The Hope for Israel Prayer Team