Since his inauguration, President Trump has been focused on ending the war in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel. Ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to the White House last night, he once again renewed his efforts and calls for a ceasefire.

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As the President pushes for peace talks, however, Israel is actively striking Gaza. The Daily Caller reported on this Monday afternoon:

At least 38 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza Sunday, hospital officials reported, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to travel to Washington for ceasefire discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reported.

The U.S. is pushing a proposal that would establish an initial 60-day ceasefire and secure a partial release of hostages held by Hamas. The plan also calls for increased humanitarian aid to Gaza and lays the groundwork for talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict.

According to the Israeli military, it struck 130 targets across Gaza in the last 24 hours. While the military did not comment on specific incidents, it claimed to have targeted Hamas infrastructure and said a number of militants were killed in northern Gaza.

The Caller reports that negotiations are set to resume in Qatar, though a ceasefire still seems far off. Hamas has reportedly responded well to the United States’ proposal, although it is seeking guarantees of a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of all IDF troops. Israel, meanwhile, has outright rejected these conditions, with Netanyahu’s office calling them “unacceptable.”

If a 60-day ceasefire is achieved, President Trump hopes to see both sides negotiate a permanent end to the war. To this end, the President is guaranteeing Israel’s adherence to halting military operations. Will this be enough to sway Hamas? Only time will tell.

As peace and ceasefire talks continue, it’s important that we keep all leaders involved in our prayers. As intercessors, we know just how important Israel is, and we know that dire consequences await those who carve up her land. Let’s pray that President Trump pursues a lasting peace that also respects Israel’s sovereignty and biblically appointed land!

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(Excerpt from The Daily Caller. Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)