Dear Friend of Israel,
Rocket attacks against Israel continue.
Yesterday, two terrorist rockets landed outside the holy city of Jerusalem, the first time rockets have come near Israel's capital. This marks a dramatic and disturbing increase in the terrorists' reach, and the fact that terrorists targeted Jerusalem, home not just to Jews, but a significant Arab population. It shows their utter disregard for human life, even the lives of their own people, as well as their disregard for the sanctity of holy places held sacred by all faiths.
Rockets were again fired at Tel Aviv today, marking the third day that Israel's largest city has been targeted. The military wing of Hamas, the terrorist group that rules Gaza, continues to claim credit for these attacks. Today, it was reported that terrorists have fired 700 rockets at Israel since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense. Fortunately, Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system has been proving its worth, shooting down over 200 rockets, including one rocket aimed at Tel Aviv today.
Events in the Holy Land are changing minute by minute. You can keep up on the latest from Israel at this critical time by reading the live updates on our Stand for Israel blog. Staying informed will help you challenge misconceptions people may have about Israel's role in this conflict. Now, more than ever, Israel needs informed ambassadors.
Israel is also in dire need of emergency supplies for those staying in bomb shelters night after night — essentials like food, medicine, blankets, evacuation assistance, and so much more. Your gifts help us fill those needs — and send a strong message of solidarity and support to Israelis living with the harsh realities of war.
But most important, we ask that you "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6). May our mighty God keep His people safe and secure, and may He bless us all with the gift of shalom, peace.
The Fellowship
Rocket attacks against Israel continue.
Yesterday, two terrorist rockets landed outside the holy city of Jerusalem, the first time rockets have come near Israel's capital. This marks a dramatic and disturbing increase in the terrorists' reach, and the fact that terrorists targeted Jerusalem, home not just to Jews, but a significant Arab population. It shows their utter disregard for human life, even the lives of their own people, as well as their disregard for the sanctity of holy places held sacred by all faiths.
Rockets were again fired at Tel Aviv today, marking the third day that Israel's largest city has been targeted. The military wing of Hamas, the terrorist group that rules Gaza, continues to claim credit for these attacks. Today, it was reported that terrorists have fired 700 rockets at Israel since the beginning of Operation Pillar of Defense. Fortunately, Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system has been proving its worth, shooting down over 200 rockets, including one rocket aimed at Tel Aviv today.
Events in the Holy Land are changing minute by minute. You can keep up on the latest from Israel at this critical time by reading the live updates on our Stand for Israel blog. Staying informed will help you challenge misconceptions people may have about Israel's role in this conflict. Now, more than ever, Israel needs informed ambassadors.
Israel is also in dire need of emergency supplies for those staying in bomb shelters night after night — essentials like food, medicine, blankets, evacuation assistance, and so much more. Your gifts help us fill those needs — and send a strong message of solidarity and support to Israelis living with the harsh realities of war.
But most important, we ask that you "pray for the peace of Jerusalem" (Psalm 122:6). May our mighty God keep His people safe and secure, and may He bless us all with the gift of shalom, peace.
The Fellowship
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