Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, is urging the EU to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization: Hezbollah is labeled a terrorist organization by the US but the EU has not followed suit, allowing for Hezbollah to receive assistance from Europeans and to conduct financial transactions in Europe. Please pray for the EU to be just and to not allow terrorism to be supported in their countries. Please pray that their eyes would be opened and that they would find a way to prevent any further terror attacks against Israelis or against any innocent civilians on European land.   For more, see Prosor Pressures EU

Iran Attempted To Purchase Centrifuge Parts from China: A recent report shows that Iran attempted to purchase centrifuge parts from China that would accelerate their nuclear program and likely give them ability to make a nuclear weapon. Apparently, Iran is speeding up their nuclear work and appears to want to become a nuclear power quickly. Please pray that God would thwart any plans to use the nuclear work for harm. Please also pray that God would place His protection around Israel and any others who may be potential targets of Iranian aggression. Lastly, please intercede that believers in Israel, Iran and the region would be lights in this time of darkness. For more, see Iran Accelerating Nuclear Enrichment

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! Shabbat Shalom…

The Hope for Israel Prayer Team