Putin to Visit Israel

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Israel for the first time since 2005. He is scheduled to meet with Benjamin Netanyahu, Shimon Peres and other senior officials, as well as Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and King Abdullah in Jordan. Putin has been condemned by the international community for his continued support of Syrian President Assad, and is charged with delivering attack helicopters to Syria. One of the main topics of conversation will focus on Iran's suspected nuclear program. (Jewish Forward)
Please pray that this visit will improve Israel's relationship with Russia.

Captured Soldier Shalit to be a Sports Writer

Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot has hired Gilad Shalit, the kidnapped Israeli soldier who spent five years in Hamas captivity, to start writing a sports column. Gilad loves sports, and was able to keep up on the current teams and players even during his captivity, as he was allowed to watch soccer on Al Jazeera with his captors. He will be flying to Miami for the final game of the NBA championships as well as the final Euro Cup soccer game. (Jerusalem Post)
Please pray for Gilad's continued healing and integration back into family and society.

Holocaust Survivors to Vacation with the Bible

Once again, one of our Israeli workers will soon be traveling to Poland with a group of 28 Holocaust survivors from Israel. This is the third "Vacation with the Bible" tour, in which the elderly participants not only vacation in a beautiful place but also learn the Scriptures and meet local believers.
None of these Holocaust survivors know Yeshua (Jesus), so please pray that the God of Israel would open their eyes during this trip and lead them to receive Messiah.

Ultra-Orthodox to Serve in Israeli Military

For years, members of the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community have been exempt from being drafted into the Israel Defense Forces, as they focus on Torah study. Now, the military is drawing up plans for a mass recruitment of ultra-Orthodox, creating special battalions that will ultimately be integrated into normal combat forces. (Haaretz)
Please pray for the safety of those protecting Israel’s borders.

Moment of Silence Proposed at London Olympics

During the Munich Olympics in 1972, terrorists targeted and killed eleven Israeli athletes. This year, which is the 40th anniversary of the massacre, many are calling for a moment of silence at the London Olympics to pay tribute those who perished. (JTA)
Please pray for safety and peace at the summer Olympics in London.

New Gas and Oil Reserves Found

A group of firms searching for gas and oil says there is a much higher level of gas off Israel's coast than previously thought. Findings indicate perhaps 6.7 trillion cubic feet of gas in an area near Haifa within Israel's sea boundaries. There are also 1.4 billion barrels of oil in the same area. This find will greatly impact the future of Israel's energy needs. (INN)
Please pray for these energy sources to be well utilized in Israel's growth and development.

Tel Aviv More Expensive than New York City

In a recent survey, Tel Aviv rated higher than New York City in cost of living. The survey took into account the costs of housing, food, and transportation. Tel Aviv has fewer people than New York City, has a smaller transportation system and fewer cultural options. It also ranks as the most expensive city in the Middle East. (Haaretz)
Please pray for the Lord to provide for residents of Tel Aviv who find it difficult to make ends meet.

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