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Hamas’ leader is dead. With him out of the picture, Israel has the best chance yet of freeing the hostages and ending the war.

From National Review. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar gives Israel a “great opportunity” to stop the Iranian-led “axis of evil” in the Middle East and to free the remaining hostages in Gaza.

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Netanyahu delivered a video statement  shortly after the Israel Defense Forces and several Israeli officials confirmed Sinwar’s death. The Hamas chief was one of three terrorists killed during a firefight with Israeli soldiers in the southern city of Rafah on Wednesday.

“Hamas will no longer rule Gaza,” Netanyahu promised in the four-minute video, as reported by the Times of Israel. …

The prime minister went on to address the families of the hostages, vowing to return all captives still in Hamas’s custody. About a third of the 101 hostages are believed to be dead, according to Israeli estimates from September. …

In a direct message to Hamas terrorists, Netanyahu promised that all their leaders would be eliminated like Sinwar was. He said those terrorists holding hostages will be spared by the Israeli military if they surrender their weapons and release the hostages. But for anyone who harms the hostages, Netanyahu promised “blood will be on his head” and a “reckoning” will come upon him.

Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant similarly called on Hamas militants to release the hostages and surrender amid the ongoing war. …

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From Axios. Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death creates an opportunity to resume negotiations for a deal to release the 101 hostages still held by Hamas and establish a ceasefire in Gaza, Israeli and U.S. officials say.

Why it matters: Negotiations for a deal have been frozen for two months, in part because of Sinwar’s hardline position and because he was incommunicado, Israeli and U.S. officials said.

  • Sinwar’s death is a huge blow to Hamas, which has lost most of its military and political leadership.

It also provides Netanyahu the “victory picture” he’s been looking for since the Oct. 7 attacks and gives him political space — both with the Israeli public and inside his cabinet — to move toward a deal.

  • Israeli officials said that, unlike Sinwar, other Hamas leaders and commanders might be more ready to surrender and even go into exile as part of a deal to end the war. …

The big picture: A Netanyahu aide and another Israeli official involved in the hostage deal negotiations said Sinwar’s death opens a window of opportunity to get a deal for the release of the hostages in return for a ceasefire in Gaza and said there is a need to work fast to push for such a deal.

  • “Prime Minister Netanyahu’s focus right now is to return the hostages by any means. Sinwar’s elimination creates a big opportunity to do that. Netanyahu wants to use this to resume negotiations on a deal,” Netanyahu’s aide said.
  • White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan also said Sinwar’s death creates an opportunity for reaching a hostage and ceasefire deal that the Biden administration wants to seize. …

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(Excerpts from National Review and Axios. Photo Credit: Mohammed Hamoud/Getty Images)

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Stephanie Lindenberger
October 26, 2024

Lord, Father God, I am in agreement with this prayer, that the war would cease and the hostages who remain alive would be delivered from this horrible violation on them. I pray that You Lord would even now, would be with them and that they would feel Your Holy Prescence in the midst of this terrible violation. I pray that and bloodshed would end and that You would restore open the eyes of these Chosen people, to recognize the Lord Jesus in their midst as their God.

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Joshua Kemmerer
October 23, 2024

Lord, I pray that the military commanders and officials of the Hamas army will submit humbly themselves to the IDF, laying down their weapons, releasing the hostages, and giving themselves the chance at not only physical life, but hopefully even eternal life. Jesus, you can transform even the hardest of hearts. I pray for these people who have rebelled against you Lord, and done horrendous things. May they humbly submit themselves to the Lord above all Lords, the King of kings.

And Lord, we pray for the release of the remaining hostages, both living and dead. May they be returned back to their families for the sake of their joy and closure.

We praise you God and bless Your name for what You have done, and what You will do in the coming days.

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Dee
October 20, 2024

Thank you Lord for the death of Sinwar. I pray it will not stir up. more trouble but that they will release the hostages now. Please continue to protect your people and direct Netanyahu in the way you want him to go. Glory to your Holy Name. Amen

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Susan S
October 20, 2024

I support Israel and the Jewish people. However, I saw the Rosenberg Report last night. Joel Rosenberg and his two guests were talking about Jesus appearing to Moslems in Gaza and elsewhere in the Moslem world. There are secret Christians and not so secret Christians in Gaza. A woman was teaching small children about Jesus as the Good Shepherd in a jihadi summer camp for children at the risk of her life. She was willing to lay down her life for Jesus. Many are drawn to the love of Jesus rather than the hate of Hamas. They told of a Christian in Saudi Arabia that had never met a Christian in person only over the internet. She prayed openly with other Christians in a public restaurant in Saudi Arabia.

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    Mary Beth
    October 20, 2024

    Yes, Susan! The wonderful thing about Israel coming to a recognition of their Messiah Yeshua in greater and greater measure, is that it is releasing a worldwide move of God in greater and greater measure. Romans 11 holds great promise for all people, Jew and Gentile. It clarifies that there has always been a remnant of Israel, chosen by grace. But vs. 15 says, “For if their casting Yeshua aside means reconciliation for the world, what will their accepting Him mean? It will be life from the dead!” Vs. 12 says, “Moreover, if their stumbling is bringing riches to the world – that is, if Israel’s being placed temporarily in a condition less favored than that of the Gentiles is bringing riches to the latter – how much greater riches will Israel in its fullness bring them!” Life and riches is being released to the world through Israel’s fullness – which is Yeshua.

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skye alison
October 19, 2024

Father let the persona of Israel be again like a Mighty One for whom no one can stand against. as Israel was to the people of Jericho, so let your people again be feared and cause anxiety among their enemies. In Jesus’ strong name. And Lord, let the ppl of Israel realize that YOU are their Redeemer, the One high and lifted up.

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Darlene Estlow
October 19, 2024

Thank you Father for the success of Israel in this war. May the hostages be returned to their homes and I ask that you heal them from the trauma of being captives. Continue to protect Israel. We praise you.

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Kathryn Schmid
October 19, 2024

“Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit and They shall be created and Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.” Please, O Holy One, enter the hearts of all those held captive and give them courage to live one more day.
Bring them back whole and erase in their psyche all memory of evil done to them. Please Almighty One, release the captives to the arms of their loved ones.

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shirley clark
October 19, 2024

“I will bless those who bless Isreal and curse those who curse Isreal”, says The Lord God Most High! I pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Thank you God for this great victory! In Jesus Name!

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Hepzibah Meek
October 19, 2024

Iranian underground Christians in Iran and those exiled who speak out, Lebanese Christians who will be put to death if a ceasefire in Lebanon happens without removing Hezbollah, Syrian Christians have celebrated elimination of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders, and Arab Christians living in Gaza and within Israel need freedom from oppression and relief from the war ALL KNOW JESUS (Yeshua) interceding for the Father’s will and His Kingdom to increase by deliverance from radical Islam with salvation in the Middle East. We speak into the spiritual realm to those demonized with ideologies: NOW GIVE back the captives hidden in dungeons, tunnels, and tormented because this is the time! In Yeshua’s Name!

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    Mary Beth
    October 19, 2024

    I agree!! In giving Israel the victory, YHVH is also desiring to grant victory to those oppressed in the surrounding nations. We speak deliverance to the captives!!

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RICH
October 19, 2024

DEAR LOR GOD
PLEASE ALLOW THE PALESTINIANS TO DESIRE PEACE AND LIFE AND PROSPERITYAND FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL THEIR NEIGHBORS, ESPECIALLY ISRAEL. GET THEM THEIR OWN LAND OUTSIDE OF ISRAEL PROPER. NO CULTURAL PACKETS. ALL HONEST AND ABOVE BOARD..
I ASK IN JESUS’ NAME
AMEN

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Patti Hardy
October 19, 2024

Dear Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli people! In our family our hearts break for you for your losses of precious family members and rejoice with you for your victories over your enemies and ours! Praise the Lord who is true to His Word to fight for you-David vs. Goliath and WIN!! What a testimony that our God reigns! God bless all the hostages and their families all the was to and after their release! May the healing balm of Gilead be upon you all! Love from America❣️

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CHINEDU OKOYE
October 19, 2024

I THANK YOU, JEHOVAH TSEBAOTH, THE LORD OF HOSTS, FOR YOUR FAITHFULNESS. YOU WILL NOT ABANDON YOUR OWN. LET THE WORLD KNOW THAT OUR GOD OF TODAY STILL DELIVERS AS IN THE DAYS OF PHARAOH, GOLIATH, PHILISTINES, AMALEKITES, HEROD, SENNACHERIB OF ASSYRIA, BABYLON, AND THE THREE TRIBES OF AMMON, MOAB, AND EDOM. DO THE WONDERS YOU DID IN THOSE DAYS EVEN IN OUR DAYS AS ISRAEL IS ATTACKED AND BOMBARDED FROM JORDAN, LEBANON, SYRIA, IRAQ, AND IRAN. DEFEND YOUR PEOPLE AGAIN AS YOU DID BEFORE. LET THE UNITED NATIONS, ARAB WORLD AND OTHER HATERS OF YOUR PEOPLE KNOW THAT THERE IS NO GOD LIKE JEHOVAH!!! IN JESUS NAME I PRAY AND RECEIVE WITH THANKSGIVING.

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Brian Lynch
October 19, 2024

Don’t look for Hamas to be finished. Another wacko will step up and become leader, just as misguided as Sinwar was,and become reasonableI do pray that Hamas will become one less enemy for Israel to have to deal with in their battles. I also pray, Lord, that those who are being held hostage will soon be released. Israel has sent a clear message to Hamas. Hopefully, they will heed the warning, and become reasonable, and willing to negotiate the release of the hostages.

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    M
    October 19, 2024

    I agree with Brian, do NOT think hamas is finished! In the old Testament God told the Israelites to kill all the adversaries. The book of Joshua 8:1-8

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Elizabeth Garcia
October 19, 2024

Thank You Jesus’ for the Victory. We know who wins🙏🏼…. We stand with Israel. You Reign Lord above All.

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Elena
October 19, 2024

“Behold He who keeps Israel shall never slumber nor sleep”
Psalm 121:4
Thank you Lord for guarding Israel
and putting a Prime Minister like Netanyahu , as the head of Israel, a man who does not fear to attack the enemy. Thank you for his life as he moves like Joshua knowing that You are by his side.
Lord we pray for USA as you also have a raise a man like President Trump to be our next President, who doesn’t have fear to confront those who hate this nation looking for their own interests even from within our nation.
Give these 2 valiant men your Spirit to stand against all odds in these difficult times. .
We pray for your protection and guidance every step of the way.
I pray that many will come to know You, and that USA will never stop to be a powerful ally to Israel.
“Blessed in the one who blesses Israel and curse is the one who curses Israel .”
Thank you Lord because You always answer our prayers in Jesus Name.

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Mary Beth
October 19, 2024

Abba, You gave beautiful promises to Your people Israel throughout Your Word and we are watching You fulfill them. We rejoice in the way that You have brought victory again and again. And we rejoice in what You will do. Bare Your mighty right arm on behalf of the remaining hostages, we pray. And may the end result be Isa. 49:26 – “Then everyone will know that I, YHVH, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Might One of Ya’akov.”

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Dona Schmidt
October 19, 2024

Father, we do pray for the peace of Jerusalem! We ask You Lord of the host of armies to defeat the plans of the enemy, fight for them, grant wisdom to the leaders, and set the captives free! Surround them Lord with Your protection, bring Your will and purposes to Israel, May You draw them to You, in the matchless name of Jesus

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Loretta
October 19, 2024

Dear Heavenly Father,
We lift up Israel and its people and leaders to you today! Please protect each one of them. Please protect the remaining hostages. Please keep each of them alive as they await their rescue. Please bring comfort to them, their families and all that lost friends and loved ones in these awful attacks. Please move the hearts of all of the world’s leaders to always support Israel. In the precious Name of Jesus! Amen

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BARBARA L. MANNINO
October 19, 2024

Lord God Jehovah we are praying and believing for Your divine will to be done here on earth as it is in Heaven. We praise the name of the Lord our God!

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Eva
October 19, 2024

Glory to God! The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalms 46:7.

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Jamie Hotelling
October 19, 2024

Praise The Lord ! Praise Him for answered prayer for Israel! Praise Jesus for the IDF’s victory over Hamas ! All glory and thanks be to God who has sustained and directed Israel’s armies against terrorists ! We continually cry out to The Lord for the release of all hostages and peace between Israel and its neighbors.”Let God arise & His enemies be scattered!”

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Pamela Kay
October 19, 2024

I pray, Father God, that YOU uphold Israel with YOUR Mighty Right Hand. Guide them, give them YOUR Wisdom and Leading in every way. Free the leadership of all coruption, and align them all with YOU. May they recognize and Receive their Messiah. Open their eyes LORD to the Truth about Messiah Yeshua.. Help them to continue to take out the evil all around them and from within; with YOUR Divine strategies. Cause them to see YOUR Helping Hand upon them. Keep them in humility and in YOUR Strength as they continue on–not being sidetracked by trying to appease the world’s demands on them. Shut the mouths of the lions in their behalf, and cause them to stand strong in every way. Thank YOU, LORD, for hearing our prayers over Israel. We command the enemies of Israel and YOUR Jewish people to cease and desist, in JESUS Yeshua’s Name. We Thank YOU for bringing home every living hostage, as quickly as possible, by YOUR Righteous and POWERFUL Hand. We command satan to “let them go. In JESUS YESHUA’S Name. And we Thank YOU LORD for Glorifying YOUR NAME in all these things.

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    Eva
    October 19, 2024

    Glory to God! The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalms 46:7.

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Sharon Ballard
October 19, 2024

Dear Heavenly Father, lift up and strengthen Prime Minister Netanyahu and the IDF as they fight this horrible evil for their own survival as well as for all fellow mankind. They are weary of betrayal from alias and friends, as well as vicious attacks on their very existence. It is You alone who sustains them. May they see Your Son lifted high and embrace their Messiah, Your sacrificial gift from them for them and all nations. We pray for the Peace of Israel, for each and every captive set free and for each family mourning the loss of their loved ones wholeness, healing and freedom from endless heartbreak that only You can do Dear Father in Heaven.

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Maria F
October 19, 2024

Father God we pray for the Peace of Jerusalem for the release of all the hostages and Victory to Israel. In the name of Jesus may you get all the glory oh God in Jesus name amen

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BJP
October 19, 2024

Dearest Heavenly Father: We pray for peace for Jerusalem and the Israeli people. Continue to lift up to victory your chosen ones and help them claim victory in all their battles. Give them wisdom about relenting at all for I believe cutting the head off the snake may not be enough. This faction seems more like worms which when the head is gone, may regrow if not totally eradicated. Let us all pray Your WILL be done on earth as it is in Heaven, for we know you ALONE are in charge and on the Throne. Thank you for your faithfulness to all of those you have called to you. To you be all Glory, Honor, Power, and Praise for you alone are Worthy to be Praised. In the Mighty Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Savior, Healer, Protector, Best Friend Ever — Our Everything. Amen

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