[Today’s Prayer] Netanyahu: Hostage negotiations are possible if we hold firm

Reuters and the Times of Israel reported on the 23rd (local time) that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is visiting the United States, mentioned that there is progress in negotiations for the release of hostages with the Palestinian armed political group Hamas.

Regarding the terms of the negotiations, Prime Minister Netanyahu said at a meeting with the families of American-Israeli hostages in Washington, D.C., the previous afternoon, that "without a doubt, the conditions are ripening," and "this is a good sign."

“There are other signs that the enemy's morale is beginning to erode,” he said. “We are seeing changes, and these changes will only increase.”

He then emphasized, “If Israel holds firm, we will be able to reach an agreement.”

However, Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized on this day, "Under no circumstances do we intend to give up our victory over Hamas," and added, "If we give up, we will be in danger from Iran's 'axis of evil'."

Source: News

When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.” (Acts 11:18)

Praise be to the LORD, who is a savior and refuge for all people

God, we hear the news that Israel and Hamas have reach a positive hostage deal

We desire for you to visit and comfort all the families and these two nations have been waiting for this moment for so long.

Let the light of the Lord God shine among the weary and broken-hearted, so that they may find hope.

They need your grace to find the strength to live again and to find God's heart for them.

Pour out your unbounded grace upon them, that they may exalt and praise you in all circumstances. With the new song of these two nations, the bound hearts of all the nations will be set free.

Your kingdom will be upon all nations. Lord, let this people be a nation that turns all the nations back to you, according to your vision for the nations.