“Peace” Talks Set for Coming Week:  Israel and the Palestinian Authority are set to meet in Washington DC this coming week to resume stalled “peace” talks.  International Relations Minister, Yuval Steinitz, said that Israel is prepared to make significant concessions to realize a de-militarized Palestinian State, in the hopes of bringing peace between the two peoples.  Please continue to be in prayer for this very dangerous season into which Israel is entering, as history has taught us that terrible consequences result when Israel tries to negotiate land for peace.  Please pray that a strong leader will rise up who will not bow down to the pressure from other nations.  For more, see Concessions for Peace

Jenin Shoot-out: IDF Soldiers were attacked when they entered the Palestinian Authority-controlled city of Jenin; the soldiers entered the area to arrest a man suspected of terrorism.  This is a concerning development considering the rise in tensions between Jewish and Arab peoples in Israel, and the resumption of “peace” talks.  Please pray for God’s protection over Israel’s soldiers who are defending Israel from her enemies; please also pray that there will not be another Palestinian uprising (Intifada) which brought so much death and destruction to Israel in the past.  For more, see Jenin

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