Wave of Attacks Against Israelis: In the past few days there has been a wave of violence against Israelis at the hands of Palestinian terrorists. Last Thursday and Friday there were several incidents in which stones were thrown at civilian vehicles, causing damage or injury. One of these incidents caused a serious accident that left a toddler in critical condition while also injuring her two sisters and mother close to the city of Ariel. In addition, today there was a drive by shooting of an Israeli waiting at a bus stop. He was injured but thankfully not killed. Please pray for God to heal the victims of these attacks and to reveal Himself to them in their suffering. Please pray especially for the toddler who is still fighting for her life. Please also pray that this violence would not progress any further and that God would thwart these attacks. Please also intercede for Israel during this time, that they would put their trust in Him and not only in their army or police. For more, see Drive By Shooting and Toddler in Critical Condition
UN Human Rights Council to Debate Report on Israeli Settlements: The UN Human Rights Council is set to debate a report by its fact-finding mission to the West Bank, which concluded that if the Palestinians become party to the Rome statute, then Israel is guilty and must go before the International Criminal Court as a result of continued settlement building. On the same day, the UN will debate other reports regarding Israel, as well as various resolutions. Interestingly, Israel is the only country with multiple resolutions against it, despite the horrific bloodshed in Syria and the actions of Iran. Please pray for eyes to be opened during this debate and that all inaccuracies and all hypocrisy would be brought to the light. Please also pray that God would bring justice to the situation here and that even if all turn against Israel, she would turn to Him and that His reconciliation and peace would happen here rather than the world’s. For more, see UN Report Debated
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