The
region is living in fear of a resumption of regional war after US
President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago that the peace deal with
Iran is over. The U.S. has conducted consecutive raids on Iran, killing
civilians, while Iran has targeted American military bases
in surrounding countries in deadly strikes.
God
of peace, we pray for all in the region, especially the children and
the most vulnerable, who bear the devastating consequences of militarism
and political ambition. Turn the hearts of leaders towards repentance
for their sins and complicity in domination and violence. Help us to
be active for justice, truth and reconciliation.
Lord in your mercy...hear our prayer
Masafer
Yatta, a Palestinian community in the West Bank, continues to undergo
serious and violent attacks by settlers. Most recently, Israeli settlers
attacked the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, setting
homes, vehicles and a mosque on fire. Israeli occupation forces
provided protection for the settlers during the assault.
God
who accompanies the marginalized, we remember the communities of
Masafer Yatta, especially the people of al Tuwani, whose homes, places
of worship, and livelihoods have been attacked. Stand beside those
facing settler violence and forced displacement. Grant courage to those
who remain steadfast on their land, and awaken the conscience of the
world to confront the structural sins of settler colonialism and
apartheid.
Lord in your mercy...hear our prayer
Israeli
occupation authorities released 16 Palestinians from the Gaza Strip
this week after months of detention. Their release comes as Israel
continues to hold thousands of Palestinians in its prisons, including
hundreds of detainees from Gaza.
God
of liberation, we pray for the healing of those released as they return
to their families. We continue to pray for all who remain behind bars,
including Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and the thousands of Palestinians held
without justice or due process. We pray that we may escalate our actions
in solidarity with political prisoners.
Lord in your mercy...hear our prayer
A
report from Wall Street Journal reveals that Israel has allocated more
than $700 million in 2026 to influence global opinion and counter its
worsening image abroad. The campaign extends beyond traditional
conservative media. A group called Show Faith by Works filed documents
describing plans to target approximately four million megachurch members
and Christian university students in the southwestern United States.
God
of truth, in the face of injustice, empower communities of faith to
bear truthful witness, resisting propaganda with integrity
and solidarity. May the Church never become an instrument of empire, but
a faithful witness to Christ, who stood with the oppressed and
proclaimed good news to the poor.
Lord in your mercy...hear our prayer
Belgium’s
federal government has approved a ban on importing goods produced in
Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The EU is
Israel’s largest trading partner, buying close to 30 percent of its
exports and accounting for nearly a third of its total trade in goods,
worth 43 billion euros ($49bn) last year. Several EU countries,
including Spain, Italy and Germany, have also acted to restrict arms
exports to Israel over the war in Gaza.
God
of Justice, you hear the cries of the oppressed and call your people to
walk in the way of righteousness. We give thanks for all people of
conscience who urge their leaders to uphold international law, defend
human rights, and end their complicity in illegal settlements and the
machinery of war. Strengthen and encourage all who work for justice.
Embolden us to continue laboring for accountability, respect for
international law, and a just peace rooted in the dignity of every
person.
Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer.
We join the World Council of Churches in praying for the people and nations of Djibouti and Somalia.
Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer.
Lord, in your mercy... hear our prayer.
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