[Today’s Prayer] Israel halts daily 10-hour airstrikes on some Gaza cities, airdrops aid

Israel has decided to halt attacks on some cities in the Gaza Strip for 10 hours a day. This is the first time since the temporary ceasefire expired in March that Israel has announced a halt to fighting, even if it is limited. As the famine in the Gaza Strip worsens and international criticism grows, the Israeli military has decided to expand relief distribution, including airdropping food. According to the Associated

Press on the 27th (local time) , the Israeli military issued a statement saying, "We will stop attacks on the densely populated areas of Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Muwassi in the Gaza Strip from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m." The ceasefire will take effect from that day and will continue until further notice.

Israel's change in attitude is interpreted as being due to increased international pressure over the recent humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Earlier on the 25th, the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany issued a joint statement urging Israel to "immediately cease fire to end the humanitarian disaster." On the same day, the death of a five-month-old baby in the Gaza Strip was reported, sparking international outrage.

Even within Israel, there is a strong wave of calls for a ceasefire. Israeli citizens held anti-war protests throughout the country on the 26th, criticizing the United States and their own government for withdrawing from ceasefire negotiations on the 24th, and marched to the US embassy after the rally.

However, as the US side is dissatisfied with the ceasefire negotiations with Hamas and is withdrawing, it seems that a ceasefire will be difficult for the time being. On the 25th, US President Donald Trump made a strong statement, saying, "Hamas did not really want to negotiate," and "I think they want to die." It is known that this is because Hamas made a counterproposal that negotiations should continue instead of resuming fighting even if an extension of the ceasefire or a permanent end to the war is not agreed upon for 60 days.

Source: Naver News

‘After this I will return and rebuild David’s fallen tent. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who bear my name, says the Lord, who does these things’ (Acts 15:16-17)

Lord, we hear that Israel has temporarily suspended combat operations in the Gaza Strip and is supplying food.

International pressure is growing, and there is a strong movement within Israel calling for a ceasefire.

With the war needing to end as soon as possible, Hamas is also making counterproposals for negotiations, so a ceasefire seems unlikely for the time being.

We confess that only God can judge between good and evil. May all the spirits of division and death that cause conflict between Israel and Palestine depart, and may true shalom come.

We lift up the two nations that are still suffering from war. In two densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip, where fighting has partially ceased, we ask You to have mercy on those who have lost their homes and are starving due to a lack of food.

The Lord knows the heart of Israel, which cannot stop the war because of Hamas. Pour out the Father's heart so that the suffering caused by the war may cease.

In the last days, may the darkness of Satan that takes away life depart, and may the prayers of those who dream of the eternal kingdom of God reach heaven.

May Israel and Palestine obey the Lord's word, which can fully restore David's tabernacle. May the Lord's peace and restoration come upon this nation!