Today we review the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing hostage situation as the second anniversary of their abduction from Israel approaches.
We take stock of recent military actions, civilian suffering, and the stalled peace efforts, before asking what we may actually pray and have focused intentions for in what appears to be a dire situation in which both sides in the conflict are determined to continue fighting.
Intentions and prayers start at 8 minutes 40 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as attacks intensify, famine and massive casualties escalate, and peace prospects appear to be fading ahead of the second anniversary of hostages being abducted into Gaza and the bitter war that followed, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that countless miracles will happen to enable the survival and wellbeing of both the hostages captured by Hamas who remain in captivity and all in Gaza who now fear for their lives.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:21 Current Situation Overview
00:08:40 Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165856
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165881
https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165881
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gv881exj2o
https://www.bakerinstitute.org/research/what-comes-after-israel-hamas-war
https://www.972mag.com/israel-bombing-endangered-hostages-gaza/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y8l46m5evo
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-67053011
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