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In the span of just a few hours, two anti-Israel terrorists, high-ranking leaders in Hamas and Hezbollah, were killed.

From JNS. The chairman of Hamas’s political bureau was killed in Iran early on Wednesday morning, according to Iranian government sources and Hamas.

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Ismail Haniyeh and one of his bodyguards were reportedly killed by a missile in his Tehran guest house at 2 a.m. local time. The Hamas leader was in Iran for the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian. …

Haniyeh was killed in a “treacherous Zionist raid,” according to a Hamas social media channel. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also confirmed Haniyeh’s death in a statement published by the Islamic Republic’s state-run media.

The Israeli government has not commented on the incident, which came a few hours after the targeted killing by Israel of senior Hezbollah official Fu’ad Shukar in the heart of Beirut, which was acknowledged by the Israeli military. …

Based in the Qatari capital of Doha, Haniyeh was one of the most senior members of Hamas, along with the terror group’s leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar. …

The Arab Gulf state, a major financial backer and political ally of Hamas, condemned the assassination, saying that the killing “and Israel’s behavior, which harms civilians, will lead to the region slipping into a cycle of chaos that will undermine the opportunities for peace.”

Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas condemned the assassination in an official statement, calling it “a cowardly act and a dangerous development.” …

Iran’s terror proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, called the strike “a terrorist crime and flagrant violation.” …

Iranian officials are in “utter shock” over the assassination, sources told Gray Lady journalist Farnaz Fassihi, “because it also delivers a huge blow to Iran’s security reputation at a time it wants to project power in the region.”

An Iranian source told Reuters that the “security bodies” will decide on “our response strategy” to the assassination.

From The Times of Israel. The Israel Defense Forces struck a building in southern Beirut on Tuesday evening, killing the Hezbollah terror group’s most senior military commander, who Israel said was responsible for Saturday’s deadly rocket attack on Majdal Shams.

Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s most senior military commander and a right-hand man to terror leader Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in the strike, which blew a large hole into the side of an eight-story apartment building in southern Beirut, the IDF said late Tuesday.

The strike followed days of intensive diplomacy aimed at curbing Israel’s response to a rocket strike on a Golan Heights soccer field Saturday that killed 12 children, amid fears that Israel’s retaliation could lead to tensions snowballing into all-out war. …

In a statement, the IDF said that Shukr, also known as Hajj Mohsin, was responsible for the Saturday Majdal Shams strike, as well as other deadly attacks on Israel. Since Hamas’s October 7 onslaught in southern Israel, Shukr has been managing Hezbollah’s near-daily attacks against Israel, according to the military.

Shukr sat on the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s top military body, and was the head of its strategic division, the military said.

He was named by the IDF several years ago as a commander of Hezbollah’s precision missile project. He is also wanted by the United States for his role in the 1983 bombing of a US Marines barracks in Beirut, with a $5 million bounty placed on his head by Washington.

The IDF said he was also a senior military advisor to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, serving as his “right-hand man.”

The IDF said he was “responsible for the majority of Hezbollah’s most advanced weaponry, including precise-guided missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, long-range rockets, and UAVs” and for the terror group’s “force build-up, planning, and execution of terror attacks against the State of Israel.” …

According to the US State Department’s Rewards for Justice program, in addition to advising Nasrallah, Shukr sits on the Jihad Council, Hezbollah’s top military body. …

Shortly after the strike, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tweeted in English: “Hezbollah crossed the red line.”

It was the first Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital since a January strike that killed Hamas’s deputy leader abroad Saleh al-Arouri.

The strike came after days of Israeli officials threatening a harsh response to the Hezbollah rocket attack that killed 12 children playing on a soccer field and playground in Majdal Shams, a Druze town in the Golan Heights. …

The Israeli airstrike was precipitated by a flurry of diplomatic activity with Western nations seeking to avoid a larger escalation and urging both Israeli and Lebanese officials to practice restraint. A number of airlines canceled flights to Beirut over the past few days, and Lufthansa canceled several flights to Tel Aviv. …

God is protecting Israel! Give Him the glory in the comments below!

(Excerpts from JNS and The Times of Israel. Photo Credit: Council.gov.ru, CC BY 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=144057824)

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vz2024
August 3, 2024

So let’s get this straight: Hamas can brutally slaughter innocent unsuspecting children on a soccer field, and that’s okay, but Israel can’t retailate for that insane brutality by killing the Hamas leaders who apparently dont see a problem killing innocent Israeli children.

So we have that straight, correct?

And its okay for militant Muslims to do what they feel are honor killings in their famikies to defend the honor of a loved one, yet again Israel cant honor the loss of those innocent lives with an honor killing taking the life of the sick Hamas military leadership that thought killing those kids was okay.

God with these issues straight before our eyes, we pray asking and expecting you to please protect your beloved Israeli population of all ages, and help the nations to see what insanity it truly is to blame Israel for honoring those lost innocent lives by snuffing out the irresponsible Hamas military leadership responsible for it so they cant ever again be a part of killing innocent children…the only way to end that insanity is to wipe those leaders out as mercilessly as they lived.

Father i thank you that even AOC is now becoming more aware of antisemitism in the world…what a great work you have done there to convince her! Use her influence and her mouth to convince others as she was convinced, and move in the hearts and minds of the world leaders to convince them as you apparently convinced her. Thank you for your promise to always be faithful to Israel and your promises to her enemies. We know you are merciful with them yet we are tempted to ask, how long? Father in your good will and good way bring justice to Israel and deal with her enemies swiftly in Jesus name

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Mary Beth
August 1, 2024

Lord, we know how this story ends for Israel, because it is to Jerusalem that You will return and set up Your Kingdom. Therefore we are not fretful or worried about the ultimate result of this conflict. But we do cry out to You regarding the process they must endure in order to get to that point – it will be very difficult. And we grieve the fact that many do not yet know Yeshua as Messiah. So please protect and guard those who would be heirs of salvation. Pour out that spirit of supplication and grace Your prophet Zechariah spoke of, so they might recognize Yeshua, the One who was pierced and mourn for Him as for an Only Son. We’re thankful You keep covenant with Your beloved!

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Liz
August 1, 2024

Thank you Lord for protection Israel . We pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

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RICHARD
August 1, 2024

DEAR GOD, PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE WHEREVER THEY ARE. SAVE US ALL FROM INJUSTICE, DISEASE OF THE MIND AND BODY AND SOUL. PUNISH THE EVIL DOERS WHEREVER THEY ARE.LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE EVIL! GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO REPENT.
I ASK IN JESUS NAME.
AMEN

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Joy
August 1, 2024

We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The enemy shall never prevail over Abraham’s natural heritage in Jesus name.

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Judith
August 1, 2024

“But now thus says the LORD, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel; Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I Am the LORD your GOD, the HOLY ONE of Israel, your SAVIOR.” Isaiah 43:2-3a. Amen and all Glory to ADONAI whose promises and power endures forever.

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Dot Patten
August 1, 2024

Lord God Almighty, thank You for Your protection of Israel; for guiding &directing Israel’s in its endeavors. I praise You for what You are going to do. Bless Israel

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AB
August 1, 2024

Jews are praying alongside Christian’s for Adonai’s complete protection of all the people living in Israel.

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Judy Page
August 1, 2024

Flagrant attack??? No sir…that was a strategic attack on the ones who joined and agreed w the crashing the border killing children babies and innocent people. Burning down homes, kidnapping and raping young people…that sir is demonic demented and flagrant!! We will not forgive and stay silent, You started a war God is in process of finishing it!!

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Romance E Garcia
July 31, 2024

Thank You Lord God for the Victory. Thank You for being our Great I’AM. Continue to protect Israel and sons and daughters of Yours. The forever looser is on the run.
Jesus Wins!!!!

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Anndre Dove
July 31, 2024

Why is the news always from the enemy’s perspective? The Jews are the ones who were attacked. Hamas, Hezbolla are the terrorists. When are we going to stop letting terror reign? The love of money seems to be behind all evil. God please root out the evil quickly. We need Christians of character with a backbone to rise up. God help us. Help Israel your chosen people. Have mercy on us. Overthrow the corrupt leaders. Circumcise our hearts. Bring revival.

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Linda Wells
July 31, 2024

Praise you Lord God for your Protection on Isreal. Prayers are going forth all day/night. We honor you Lord God for you are Mighty n Strong in Battle. Amen!!

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