As the IDF continues to move forward in its campaign to destroy Hamas’ military capabilities, they released footage yesterday evening showing a weapons production facility in a room adjacent to a child’s bedroom, confirming yet again Hamas’ use of civilians as human shields.

Reports surfaced today that extensive talks are ongoing in Qatar between the head of the CIA, the head of the Mossad, and the relevant Qatari agents, on a deal which would guarantee a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza in exchange for the release of the hostages. There has been no objective insight into the physical or psychological wellbeing of the hostages since their capture over a month ago.

On Israel’s border with Lebanon, the situation has definitely escalated this week, with continuing rocket launches and gunfire from Hizballah triggering sirens several days in a row in the Galilee region.

In Judea and Samaria, an additional terror attack occurred late last night, during which a young couple was injured, one seriously and one moderately. Their baby was also in the car, but miraculously was unharmed. This is the fourth attack or attempted attack this week.

Shocking footage surfaced today that seems to indicate that international journalists affiliated with major news outlets including CNN and Reuters knew of the October 7th massacre ahead of time and documented what happened. The issue deserves further investigation, but if true is truly heinous.

Please continue to pray for healing for the injured, for comfort for the families of the fallen, and for the safe return of the captives. Please pray for the continued success of Operation “Swords of Iron,” and for protection over all Israeli soldiers and civilians involved. Lastly, please pray for continued international support for Israel.