You’ve probably seen and heard the horrific reports coming out of Israel. At 6:30AM on October 7, Israelis in southern Israel were awakened by the sound of sirens, warning them to take shelter from incoming rockets. Around the same time, Hamas terrorists breached the border with Israel and began wreaking havoc in Israeli communities, murdering some and taking others hostage.
Video from a barrage of rockets fired at the Tel Aviv area on Saturday night. Emmanuel Fabian, Twitter
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video statement: “Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not a round [of fighting,] at war! This morning Hamas initiated a murderous surprise attack against the state of Israel and its citizens,” Netanyahu said in his filmed statement in Hebrew.
We wanted to give you an update on the current situation, with two things in mind:
- Prayer points: Israel needs our prayer, now more than ever!
- Accuracy: There are many rumors, conflicting reports, and outright falsehoods making their way around the internet. The following information is from official, and other reliable sources.
Situation Update as of 10/10/23 6:30PM Israel Time
- So far, more than 900 Israelis have been murdered, and another 2200 wounded, with the numbers continuing to rise.
- The IDF has said they are in control of all Israeli territory, though terrorists from Gaza may still be hiding out.
- The IDF has ordered the evacuation of communities around Gaza and is targeting terrorist posts inside the strip.
- According to the IDF, hundreds of terrorists were involved in the infiltration from Gaza, taking more than 100 hostages.
- 4500+ rockets have been fired continually from Gaza into Israel.
- Israel has called up more than 300k reservists for military duty.
- In northern Israel, there has been some artillery fire and attempted infiltrations.
Check out The Israel Guys, Honest Reporting and JNS.org for reliable, factual updates on the situation.
More than 100 Israelis have been kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. Pray for their safe return!
Pray for:
- Protection for those under threat of rocket fire.
- Strength and speedy rescue for those kidnapped by terrorists.
- Wisdom for Israel’s leaders to effectively defeat their enemies.
- Quiet on other fronts, especially: Lebanon, where Israel faces Hezbollah. Other places inside Israel, where Hamas is inciting Arabs to attack Israel from within.
- Peace and comfort for Israelis suffering from fear and pain.
The Word of the Lord endures forever
I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
Psalm 121Violence shall no more be heard in your land,
devastation or destruction within your borders;
you shall call your walls Salvation,
and your gates Praise.
Isaiah 60:18
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Praying for Israel. It pains our hearts to know that this is happening. We love Israel and the people there. Will keep praying.
I S R A E L you’re NOT alone,we pray and we will keep praying for you.May Yeshua bless everyone in the Israel. Stay tight! You’re NOT Alone.
Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem Psalm 122, praying for the Peace of the nation of Israel. Like Netanyahu said, the Eternal One of Israel will help fight this War. So we know and believe that God will arise and scatter His enemies, he neither sleeps nor slumbers. His glory shall be seen! Nations shall know He is the Almighty God and Israel is His! We pray, intercede and stand O Lord with Israel, this beautiful land in Jesus Name. Amen
I have been praying since last night. Blessed is the country of Israel 💖💖🙏🙏🙏💖💖
I stand with Israel. 🇮🇱🇿🇦
Genesis 12:3
3 I will bless those who bless you, I will curse anyone who treats you with contempt, and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
We continue to pray Psalm 91 over all of the people of Israel and stand firm against this heinous assault by Hamas. We will not quit.
Our Prayers for peace and safety in Israel. !!!!!
Psalm 136
His Mercy Endures Forever
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
For his mercy endures forever.
2 Give thanks to the God of Gods.
For his mercy endures forever.
3 Give thanks to the Lord of Lords.
For his mercy endures forever.
4 To him who alone does great wonders
For his mercy endures forever.
5 To him who by his understanding made the heavens—
For his mercy endures forever.
6 To him who spread out the earth on the waters—
For his mercy endures forever.
7 To him who made the great lights,
For his mercy endures forever.
8 the sun to rule by day,
For his mercy endures forever.
9 the moon and stars to rule by night
For his mercy endures forever.
10 To him who struck Egypt by killing their firstborn,
For his mercy endures forever.
11 and brought Israel out from their midst,
For his mercy endures forever.
12 with a mighty hand and outstretched arm
For his mercy endures forever.
13 To him who cut the Red Sea in two,
For his mercy endures forever.
14 and brought Israel through the middle of it,
For his mercy endures forever.
15 but brushed off Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea
For his mercy endures forever.
16 To him who made his people travel through the wilderness
For his mercy endures forever.
17 To him who struck down great kings,
For his mercy endures forever.
18 and killed mighty kings,
For his mercy endures forever.
19 Sihon king of the Amorites,
For his mercy endures forever.
20 and Og king of Bashan,
For his mercy endures forever.
21 and gave their land as a possession,
For his mercy endures forever.
22 a possession to his servant Israel.
For his mercy endures forever.
23 Who remembered us in our low condition,
For his mercy endures forever.
24 and tore us out of the hands of our oppressors.
For his mercy endures forever.
25 He gives food to all living creatures.
For his mercy endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of the heavens.
For his mercy endures forever.
I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. May God protect Israel from all evil forces. May He give power and courage to Israel forces to conquer the enemy and bring peace back to Israel! Our Lord and Savior is with all of Israel and His people.
Dear friends, your prayer points will be prayed by many in Georgia, USA. I am so sure that your mourning will turn to joy. G-D is with you, always.
~ With today being the weekly Shabbat and my birthday, I pray for the peace of Isra’el every day. Although I am not Isra’eli, I am a Messianic Sephardic Jew who, through Elohim, intercede for Y’Isra’el every day. Three scriptures came to my spirit: Zechariah 2:8: He who touches Isra’el, touches the apple of Yah’s Eye (that means don’t force Yah’s Hand). The second and third scriptures: Isaiah 54:17: "No weapon formed against you will prosper, " and Psalm 91: “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High, shall abide in the presence of El Shaddai.” “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the LORD (Deut. 32:35).” ~
prayers for all of Israel and for the IDF to be triumphant and glorify the Lord and keeper of all Israel
I pray for my Jewish brothers and sisters. Please let these barbaric acts of terrorism be punished by our god almighty and let Israel be at peace once again. Love and prayers at this awful time. 🙏
We are in continuous prayer for our brothers and sisters in Israel!! God is on the throne! Come quickly King Yeshua!!🇮🇱✝️❤️
My heart is aching for Israel. I pray daily for Israel 🇮🇱 and now it will be nonstop! 🙏
Amos 1:7 & 8I will send a fire upon the wall of Gaza, and it shall devour her strongholds.
I will cut off the inhabitants of Ashdod, and him that holds the sceptor from Askelon,
I will turn my hand against Ekron and the remnants of the Philistines shall perish,
Says The Lord God.