Despite a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, two Hamas gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance of Jerusalem on Wednesday, critically wounding several people and murdering three (rabbinical judge Elimelech Wasserman, 73; Liviya Dickman, 24; and Hannah Ifergan, 60+). The same day, Hamas released two Israeli hostages with Russian citizenship; and thenContinue reading “16 Hostages Released, and a Jerusalem Attack”
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Daughter of Holocaust Survivors and a Dog Among 12 Hostages Released
Hours after gunfire and explosives briefly violated the ceasefire with Israel, Hamas released 12 more hostages Tuesday. Among them was Ada Sagi, born in Tel Aviv in 1948 as the daughter of Holocaust survivors from Poland. Ada learned Arabic and taught it to others as a way to make friends with Palestinian neighbors. She wasContinue reading “Daughter of Holocaust Survivors and a Dog Among 12 Hostages Released”
A Miraculous Escape, and Monday’s 11 Hostages Released
Hostage Eitan Yahalomi, 12, one of nine children and two mothers released by Hamas on Monday, was abducted from his home in Nir Oz together with his family on October 7. As the attack on their kibbutz began, Eitan hid with his mother and two sisters in a sealed room. But because the door didn’tContinue reading “A Miraculous Escape, and Monday’s 11 Hostages Released”
Another 17 Hostages Released Ahead of Giving Tuesday
Praise God for the release on Sunday of yet another 17 hostages taken by Hamas. Alma Avraham, 84, is in critical condition at a hospital in Beersheba, Israel. She is one of 14 Israelis in this weekend’s third group, which also included three Thai nationals, a Russian-Israeli and a dual American citizen. In exchange, IsraelContinue reading “Another 17 Hostages Released Ahead of Giving Tuesday”
17 More Hostages Released
After a delay of many hours and several violations of their agreement with Israel, Hamas at last released 17 hostages late Saturday night. In exchange, Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners. Among the freed hostages were 13 Israeli women, teens and children, as well as four Thai nationals. That is three fewer foreigners than agreed upon.Continue reading “17 More Hostages Released”
Miracle in Gaza: Hundreds Meet Jesus in Dreams
Since the war between Israel and Hamas began on October 7, we have been praying here at the Prayer Wall for God to open the way for Christians to bring aid to Gazans and share the good news with them. We have also asked Jesus to show up in Muslims’ dreams and lead them toContinue reading “Miracle in Gaza: Hundreds Meet Jesus in Dreams”
24 Hostages Released!
Hamas released 24 hostages yesterday — 13 Israeli women and children, ten Thais and one Filipino. Most of the nine Israeli women were in their 70s or 80s, and of the four children under nine the youngest was a two-year-old. In exchange, Israel released 39 Palestinian women and teens from prison and provided increased food,Continue reading “24 Hostages Released!”
Earthquake in the Philippines
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines a week ago resulted in at least nine deaths and more than 800 houses and other facilities destroyed or severely damaged. Philippines is home to 90 unreached people groups who have yet to hear the good news of Christ. Most are indigenousContinue reading “Earthquake in the Philippines”
Happy Thanksgiving
Let’s take a moment to thank Christ today for everything He has done for us, and recommit our lives and families to love Him, serve Him and bring Him glory the rest of our days here on earth. In the midst of so much darkness, let’s join together as one to shine His light. ThankContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving”
Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom
As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s thank the Lord for the privilege and freedom to know and worship Him. Let’s also pray for our brothers and sisters throughout the world who do not have that freedom, but face persecution and even death because of their love for Christ. Isaiah 60:1-2. Lord, we thank You for all thatContinue reading “Thanksgiving & Religious Freedom”
