[Today's Prayer] Israel Maintains Hardline Response: "Punish All Enemies" Despite Criticism of Qatar Airstrike

Israel has announced its intention to continue military operations amidst international condemnation of the Qatari airstrike targeting the leadership of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

On the 10th (local time), Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated in a statement, "Israel's security doctrine is clear," adding, "Israel will extend its long arm to its enemies everywhere."

Minister Katz warned, "All those involved in the massacre of October 7 (2023) will face severe punishment," and "If the Hamas murderers and rapists do not accept Israel's conditions for a ceasefire, including the release of all hostages and disarmament, Gaza will be destroyed."

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However, questions are being raised as to whether the Israeli airstrike on the Qatari capital of Doha the previous day was truly successful.

According to Israel's N12 broadcaster, the Israeli military continued its bomb damage assessment (BDA) until this morning.

A source said, "As of now, there is no indication that the terrorists have been eliminated," adding, "We still hope they have been eliminated, but optimism has waned."

Source: Yonhap News

Fear and trembling have come upon me; terror has taken hold of me. I said, "Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and find rest! I would fly far away and settle in the wilderness. Selah! I would hurry to my refuge, from the storm and tempest." (Psalm 55:5-8)

God, we hear news that Israel has launched a surprise airstrike on Qatar, claiming to have eliminated the leadership of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Lord, have mercy on the people of Israel and Palestine, as they continue to attack each other, risking their own lives and even becoming embroiled in other Arab nations.

As many souls have lost precious things in the name of protecting their people due to the misguided judgments of their leaders, may the people of Israel and Palestine now look to You, the ruler of the nations, who guides and provides refuge even in the wilderness.

As international criticism of Israel grows, even attacking Qatar, a mediating nation, and Israel is increasingly isolated internationally, may the global church pray for the coming of God's shalom through prayer and intercession.

Prioritize the unity and reconciliation of the Israeli and Palestinian churches. Through prayers that transcend national boundaries, may all death and darkness that hold Israel and Palestine backs be banished, and may only the joy and freedom found in the salvation of Jesus Christ, the Truth, fill this land.

May the people of Israel and Palestine become one in the cross, enjoying the kingdom of God and loving one another!

May Israel and Palestine proclaim the gospel of the Lord, and may all nations hear the gospel together, rejoice, and be raised up as the last disciples who will welcome the final revival!