Israel Seeks Harsh Sentence Against Jack Teitl: The state is seeking 2 consecutive life sentences for Jack Teitl, the Jewish terrorist accused of attempting to kill a Messianic family’s son (Ami Ortiz), as well as killing 2 Palestinians and attempting to kill a left wing professor. Teitl has been found guilty but has not received a sentence yet. Please pray justice in this case and that God would be close to the families of the victims. Please pray for the Ortiz family as they try to stand as a light in the midst of this dark case. Please pray that Ami would continue to heal from the incident, physically and emotionally. Lastly, please pray for protection from further attacks such as Teitl’s as Israeli society becomes increasingly polarized.   For more, see Teitl Sentencing

Negotiations Continue for Israeli Coalition: Negotiations are continuing for the formation of a coalition that will represent Israel in the government. This is a very complicated process with a lot of bargaining and maneuvering for positions. Please pray that Netanyahu and those making coalition decisions will do what is right for Israel rather than only seeking interests in the process. Please also pray that those with integrity and justice would be given a place in the coalition and that all such decisions would be made in an honest way. Lastly, please pray for Israel’s next government to have wisdom in this crucial period. For more, see Detangling Israel’s Election Results

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