Operation “Gideon’s Chariots II”

Israel’s long-expected ground offensive into Gaza City is underway.

Overnight Monday, a wave of near-continuous bombing reduced neighborhoods to rubble as Israel seeks “the release of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas.” Israel’s military warned Palestinians to leave the “dangerous combat zone” that PM Netanyahu calls Hamas’s “main stronghold”; hundreds of thousands have evacuated to a southern humanitarian zone, but Israel believes 600,000 civilians, thousands of Hamas fighters, and a number of Hamas-held hostages remain in Gaza City.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said there’s “a very short window of time” for a ceasefire, urging Qatar to continue mediating despite Israel’s failed attempt to eliminate Hamas leadership in a Doha airstrike last week. 

Meanwhile, Israel is facing fresh allegations of genocide after a U.N. investigation.

PRAY WITH US
Join us in prayer for long-term peace, confident that God is able to spread across the globe the peace He has given to those who trust Him (Isaiah 26:3). 

Gracious peacemaker, in the hearts and lands of these embattled countries, work peace. Thwart evil plans and bring to fruition those that lead to flourishing. May their leaders be creative in their problem-solving, wise in their choice of counselors, clear-eyed in their negotiating, and compassionate toward the needy, humbly considering the good of others before their own gain and attributing all the glory to you alone.