Deal with Iran Close: The US has announced that an interim deal with Iran is close; the deal is meant to ease crippling economic sanctions in exchange for a slowing down of uranium enrichment, and dismantling other parts of its nuclear program. This is quite unfavorable for Israel, as Israel is Iran’s number one target if it achieves a nuclear bomb. President Obama has been easing sanctions without Congress’ approval over the last five months, apparently, which is also quite troubling. Please continue to pray that Iran will cease all uranium enrichment, and that the world will not be fooled by the current “moderate” Iranian president Rouhani. Please pray for God’s protection over Israel in these troubling times. For more, see Iran Deal Close
US Slams Israeli Settlement Building: The US blames Israel for the latest round of peace talk failure. Obama’s National Security Advisor, Susan Rice, made it clear at a speech last week that the US does not accept the “legitimacy” of Israeli settlement building activity. What is not advertised, however, is that Israel entered the talks with the issue of settlement building already on the table, and it was indeed a precondition of the talks. The fact that Israel is now being blamed is a clear indicator of where the US stands regarding this “peace at all costs”. Please continue to pray for Israel as her allies steadily turn on her, and become more hostile. Please pray that Israel will be able to endure another 3 years of the Obama administration, which has clearly shown its hostility towards Israel. Lastly, please pray for Israel’s protection from a 3rd Intifada when these talks inevitably fail. For more, see Israel Blamed
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