On Friday, Donald
Trump president of the United States, targeted seven Muslim-majority countries
and refugees with a travel ban, excluding religious minorities. The ban is
likely just a first step towards establishing a broader ban.
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Lord,
refugees are stranded, bombs are being dropped on their homes and walls are
being built to keep them away from safety. We pray for our troubled countries
in the Middle East to have peace so refugees will be able to go back home. We
also pray that the walls and regulations that are being placed in the USA will
stop the export of weapons and conflicts to our region. Lord in your mercy…
Israeli PM Benjamin
Netanyahu is seeking a parliamentary vote to legalize unauthorized Jewish
settlements in the West Bank. The move comes as Netanyahu gets a diplomatic
boost by Trump's pro-Israel statements. All Israeli settlements are illegal in
accordance to International law, but some Jewish outposts in the occupied West
Bank are deemed illegal within Israeli Law.
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Lord,
the Israeli leadership continues to prolong the conflict by defying
International law. We pray for the wisdom of the members of the Israeli Knesset
to block this appeal. We also pray for the courage of the international
community not to abandon our case; we continue to pray for the steadfastness of
our people as we continue to seek a peace based on Justice. Lord in your mercy…
Nineteen-year-old,
Mohammed Abu Khalifa, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers at the Jenin camp in
the occupied West Bank. Five other Palestinians were also wounded at the camp
after clashes erupted when the Israeli occupation forces raided the camp Sunday
morning.
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Lord
have mercy on our people as we continue to bury the victims of the Israeli
military occupation. We ask you Lord to comfort the family of Abu Khalifa who
grieves for the loss of their beloved son. We pray for an end of the occupation
that continues to devour our children and the humanity of our adversaries. Lord
in your mercy…
Israel's Jerusalem
municipality on Sunday approved permits for the construction of at least 566
new illegal Israeli settlement units in occupied East Jerusalem, after the
plans were said to be put on hold until after US President Donald Trump was
sworn in.
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Lord,
the greed of the Israeli government continues to grab our land and to displace
our people. Enlighten us Lord, so we may find ways to open the eyes of our
neighbors to our presence and human rights. May love trump hate, and the
powerful bow down to your will. Lord in your mercy…
Six innocent people are dead and eight
innocent people are injured after a shooting at a mosque in Quebec City. The
attack, which took place at the city's Quebec Islamic Cultural Center, is being
investigated as an act of terrorism by police.
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Lord,
we pray in solidarity with the families of the victims and the fast recovery of
the people who were injured in this evil terrorist attack. Help us Lord to echo
your anger for the rhetoric of fear and hate that continues to spread around
the world against “the other”. Lord in your mercy…
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We join
the World Council of Churches in praying for the countries of Algeria, Libya,
Morocco, Western Sahara and Tunisia. Lord in your mercy…
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