November 2025 Chesvan 10 – Kislev 9, 5786
Israel-Hamas war: All living hostages have been reunited with their familes but the healing has just begun. There are still up to 13 men whose bodies have not yet been returned. (see picture) The ceasefire is in jeopardy as Hamas has broken several rules that affect it. Israel has lost several IDF fighters recently and has begun a counter-attack in Gaza. The bodies of 7 more hostages have been reunited with their families as of November 8th. Pray the last 6 hostages are returned soon.
For more information on the remaining hostages visit the website; https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/
Teams have been created to locate the remaining 13 hostages that possibly remain under rubble in Gaza. Search dogs are being used to locate the remains. Pray that the teams are successful in locating the bodies and for their protection against Hamas while searching.
The Iran-backed Houthis have arrested UN members accusing them of being spies for Israel. Some workers have been taken and released while others remain in jails throughout Yemen. Since 2021 the UN has reported that 55 of it’s members have been arrested. The Houtis have been targeting ships in the Red Sea and disrupted shipping of goods. TOI
The Knesset is having hearings about the law to require Orthodox Jews to serve in the military. This is bringing much backlash and criticism. A One million-man event in Jerusalem is expected to protest this law and took place on October 30th.
November’s Word: Emet אֱמֶת means Truth
Zechariah 8:2-3 KJV Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. [3] Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of Emet(truth); and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain.
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Pray that all Israel come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior!