Sinai Desert in Turmoil:  Radical Islamic terrorists have infiltrated the Sinai Desert in Egypt, which borders Israel.  The lawlessness of the region since President Morsi was ousted last week has grown exponentially.  Militants killed an Egyptian policeman in the Sinai, causing more concern that this situation will continue to heat up, causing yet another front for Israel.  Please pray for the situation in Egypt, especially regarding Israel.  Please pray that any new government will uphold the peace treaty with Israel, and that Israel’s Egyptian border will be secure.  Lastly, please pray for the escalating situation, that innocent civilians will be protected and for a great wave of salvation to sweep through Egypt during this time!  For more, see Sinai

Rocket Fired from Gaza:  Another rocket was fired into southern Israel, forcing residents of Israeli communities bordering Gaza to run for shelter.  Islamic militants took credit for the attack.  Please continue to pray for God’s protection over southern Israel, especially as Hamas has been quite shaken up by recent events in Egypt.  Please pray for wisdom for Israel’s government in handling any further attacks.  For more, see Rocket Fired

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! Shabbat Shalom…

The Hope for Israel Prayer Team