Friday, February 7, 2025

Arrows 2025 Feb 7 Mr Netanyahu Goes to Washington


 Mr. Netanyahu Goes to Washington
by Donna Diorio

2025 Feb 4: Today Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington, D.C. at the invitation of President Donald J Trump. Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to be invited to meet with the President in the White House. It is a powerful message to world leaders following on the heels of the International Criminal Courts in the Hague recently issuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu citing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the conflict following Hamas’ Oct 7th brutal attack on Israeli civilians.
    Welcoming PM Netanyahu to meet with President Trump is putting everyone on notice that the false accusations against Israel are disregarded by the Trump administration. In fact, while in Israel after Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff saw IDF documentation of acts of Hamas brutality and sexual assault. Witkoff was so shocked by the atrocities he decided it was something the President needed to view before his meeting with the Israeli Prime Minister.
     According to Israeli newspaper reports, “The 47-minute IDF compilation of footage from Hamas’s October 7 onslaught, which saw some 3,000 terrorists burst across the border into Israel to kill some 1,200 people and seize 251 hostages, mostly civilians, amid acts of brutality and sexual assault, will be shortened to 20-30 minutes for the US president.”
     President Trump, proved in his first presidency (2017-2021) to be a wonderful friend and supporter of Israel, getting things done for the Jewish homeland that had been requested many times in the past yet remained unfulfilled until Trump.
      The new US President, who has been in office only two weeks, has already turned the nation’s federal government upside down. It is what we voted for him to do – deal with the Deep State who thought they deserved to run the country according to their own vision not what voters mandated.  We who voted for him are many, and our expectations were high at what Trump could to do to turnaround the deteriorating state of our nation. Still, most of us are amazed how swiftly and thoroughly Trump is doing what we wanted. Even beyond our highest expectation, Trump has delivered.
     We continue to pray that President Trump will continue his track record of delivering for Israel. Trump clearly believes God saved him miraculously for a reason. I have to believe part of that reason is to provide Israel with a true friend who can stand against any and all nations to do what is right.


And the Big News this week is:
Netanyahu-Trump Meeting
Netanyahu: After the jaws drop, you realize he’s right


Arrows from Zion
Summarized from the Weekly Summary of Prayer Requests Israeli Ministries

Reuven Doron sent a Michelle Bachmann video calling for prayers this week with Trump and Netanyahu. You may appreciate hearing it even though Netanyahu departs the US tomorrow. Reuven writes, “Our prayers are with President Trump as he, with his amazing team, labors fast and furious to “drain the swamp” and bring urgent corrections to the course that America and, subsequently, the rest of the world will follow for the next season. With the levels of Woke, progressive, and godless policies impacting our culture, governments, and leading institutions, consequential judgments are at the door. Only a sharp turn towards God’s ways leading to an actual REVIVAL will carry us safely on.”
    “….For nearly a year we have shared our convictions with you that Gaza MUST be decisively defeated, its population dispersed, and its territory annexed by Israel…. President Trump’s initiative to “Drain Gaza” may be the answer to those prayers. May the Land of Gerar be redeemed from the darkness of Islam and return to become a region of fertile fields and pastureland for the sons and daughters of Jacob…. Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in a violent murderous campaign against the Palestinian Authority in 2007, its Arab population has been brainwashed, indoctrinated, and hopelessly seduced by the Spirit of radical Islam. Even now, 15 months after the October 7 massacre and the terrible war Hamas started with Israel, 80% or more of Gazans still support Hamas. Read Reuven’s full report here. Also read Reuven’s Feb 1 article Jehovah Rapha,  Heal My People
    To partner with our work, please visit https://pushpay.com/g/reuven , or email us at reuvendoron@gmail.com for more information.

No Prayer in Our Congregation?! That is the urgent headline in the last email from City of Life in Sderot led by Michael Beener. That is because they had another court hearing regarding the sue of their building. The ultra-Orthodox in Sderot are making big problems for the congregation and “The judge ruled that we could keep our distribution center open but under strict limitations. We have been declared guilty and given a heavy fine, which we must pay in order to continue operating. This means that we can no longer fully use our building for various purposes, especially as a congregation. For now, we are not allowed to hold prayer meetings only, and we are evaluating other options for our gatherings and ministry activities.  Adding to this challenge, the property owners have informed us that they plan to refurbish or sell the building soon. This puts us in an even more difficult position, as we may be forced to either move to a provisional facility, an area that is unsuitable for our ministry or leave the location entirely. This uncertainty weighs heavily on us, but we trust that the Lord is in control.”
     The only thing they are guilty of is faith in Yeshua. Watch Our Video on the Constant Persecution On Our Ministry. There is a way to help. They need to own their building. Read more and donate here  

From Israel Pochtar at Voice of Judah ministries and the Beit Hallel (House of Praise) congregation in Ashdod: Embracing the Blessings of Shabbat: A Time of Divine Goodness “Shabbat is a truly special time in Israel, bringing a shift in the atmosphere as people bless one another with heartfelt greetings and prayers.” | Aliyah: Fulfilling Prophecy and Embracing Those Who Return to Israel “While Aliyah is a prophetic fulfillment, it is not without its challenges. Many of these new immigrants arrive with little more than a dream and a calling, stepping into an unfamiliar land with language barriers, financial hardship, and the difficulty of rebuilding life from the ground up.” |  READ  Bomb Shelter Praise Report : A Place of Safety, Worship, and Unshakable Faith  “From the moment we set foot in our current location, one concern stood above all others—the need for a bomb shelter.” | WATCH VIDEO Transforming Lives in Israel – The Dream for a New Evangelism & Discipleship Center “this center will be a beacon of hope, faith, and revival, impacting generations to come.” | The Fields are White unto Harvest: A testimony of Salvation  Read online
     Reconciliation Conference in Turkey United for God’s Kingdom | Every year, we are deeply humbled and honored to take part in the Reconcile Middle East Conference in Istanbul, Turkey—a sacred and transformative gathering where the Spirit of God moves mightily among His people from across the region….. It is a holy moment, a divine appointment orchestrated by God Himself. Here, pastors, ministry leaders, and believers from diverse backgrounds—many of whom serve in nations where hostility toward Israel and Christianity runs deep—come together in brotherhood and love. Despite the political, cultural, and religious barriers that have long divided the region, these men and women arrive not with resentment, but with hearts full of faith and a genuine desire to see God’s Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven... Click title to read online

On Feb 1st Pastor Najeeb & Elizabeth Atteih, Immanuel Church Arab ministers sent a 3-month catch up on their activities that included some background on them. I am going to concentrate here on that background:  “In 1993, I experienced my conversion and clearly recognized the gift that the Lord had given me—the gift of evangelism. Thus began my journey of faith and ministry. In 2002, my beloved wife, our two children Kareen and Tino, and I were called to Latrun. … Our children, Kareen and Tino, have been faithful companions in our ministry over the years. Tino surprised us when he decided to join the Israeli army. His military service opened the door for us to meet and support other Christian soldiers. From this experience, the initiative “House of the Messianic Soldier” was born. … In 2003, motivated by a strong sense of calling, we moved to Ramle to evangelize among the Arabic-speaking community. After five years of dedicated ministry, a blessed congregation of about 90 believers was established there. Over time, the Lord led us back to my hometown of Haifa, where we founded the “Immanuel Congregation” in my childhood neighborhood near my parents’ house. Despite challenges and opposition from my family, we experienced how the Lord’s wonderful hand guided us every step of the way…. we have established a gathering place for the Immanuel Congregation and for the activities of the House of the Messianic Soldier.… During construction, we were asked to include a shelter for crises and wartime for the soldiers housed there. However, during the project, it was revealed that we had unknowingly built on land owned by the Israeli government (Israel Lands Authority) Unfortunately, we received a legal demand for 171,000 NIS (approximately $48,319 or €46,287) due to government projects in the area related to construction violations. After many discussions and appeals, we submitted an official letter requesting that the authorities visit the site to clarify the situation. The representatives were impressed by our dedication to the soldiers and the community. After their visit, they decided to deliberate internally and promised a response within 60 days. … In addition to a debt reduction, it was agreed that the shelter will remain intact and will not be demolished. Furthermore, no additional payments will be required for this construction violation in the future—a truly remarkable outcome.
    We sincerely and humbly ask for your help and support. With your assistance, we can maintain our spiritual home and continue to support Christian soldiers in the Israeli army. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us overcome this challenge and spread the love of Jesus Christ.    
          To learn more about their ministry in Honoring Soldiers Amid Challenges and  Serving the Needy in Armenia please email these dedicated Arab servants of the Lord and ask to be sent this ministry letter. 
     Oh! Important: “We also thank the Lord for using Pastor Najeeb Johanan in partnership with the Dugit Center organization (Avi Mizrachi), to build bridges between Jewish and Arabic-speaking communities. His work fosters unity and understanding, serving as a vital link in spreading the Gospel.

A great report from the Shelanu TV Station Manager, Evan Santoro, speaking about the great relief of Israelis to see hostages coming home, and also great sorrow for all the lives lost and the high price that has been paid because of Islamic hatred. It is a question that plagues even Messianic believers who know it is spiritual and against God even more than Jews. Evan writes, “As believers in Yeshua, we know there is so much more going on than we can see with our natural eyes. The never-ending hatred towards the Jewish people has been kept ablaze by the enemy. If somehow, he can stop the return of the Lord through the destruction of Israel, then he has won. We know that he will not win, although the struggle is great. God has a plan and the scripture states to the contrary; “All Israel will be saved.” The Lord is not done with Israel! Satan knows it and is doing all that he can to postpone his inevitable demise. 
     How will Israelis know the truth of God’s love? “They need a preacher! They need to hear the truth for their eyes to be open! Here at Shelanu TV, we are broadcasting the lifesaving message of Jesus 24/7 in Hebrew, by Israelis, for Israelis. We are preaching the Salvation message via our social media platforms. We are continually producing and releasing updated content that talks to the people of Israel about their Messiah and His true identity.  The good news is they are being reached and hearing! Every day more Israelis are being introduced to the Gospel message and their hearts are being softened and prepared for a great harvest.” Eddie included 4 testimonies, which I don’t have room to share here but you can email ShelanuTV and here is a link if you wish to donate to this great ministry reaching Israelis where they are.

My apologies! I overlooked this email from Ruby at Fields of Wheat (it came into 1 of 3 emails I use trying to make sure I get the emails in from everyone!) Ruby talks about the last Katzir camp during writing, “we've been riding the wave of an incredible time at our teen Chanukah camp last month. It was nothing short of extraordinary—watching God move powerfully in the lives of the youth who joined us. Many of you have been following our journey, reading our updates, and faithfully praying over these camps. First of all, thank you! Your prayers and support are truly the foundation of everything we do.”
     Ruby shared the morning devotional  he wrote for the last day of the camp that are shared I groups of 6-7 teens, boys ‘ groups and girls’groups.  “Each day begins with a quiet moment of reflection, connection with God's Word, and lively discussion focusing on their real questions and how to realistically live out the Scriptures day to day.”  This devotional dealt with if we know we can trust God. Part of it read, “The events of October 7 caused significant damage to the sense of security within the people of Israel. We all know people who were called up for reserve duty—maybe even our own siblings or parents. Some of us know people who were wounded or even lost their lives in the war. All of us, in one way or another, experienced it: the sirens, the explosions, and the sight of rockets intercepted in the sky. This is a wound that will take a long time to heal for our nation. . . . Life is full of ups and downs. We all face challenges and difficulties. God invites us to confront them with complete confidence that He is with us in every moment.” At the conclusion of the discussion material, he gave 3 point on how to cultivate our trust of God – Reading His Word, Sharing with Him in prayer & Remembering His faithfulness. 
     Ruby ends his letter to us with encouragement for the intercessors, “It’s not too early to begin praying for our Passover camp in early April.…Please receive my personal gratitude for our God-authored partnership. Your friend, Ruby

From the Faithful Galilean, Chaim Malespin also of Aliyah Return Center, Chaim unpacks the significance of the word “altar” for us today beginning with the meaning in the Hebrew scriptures. He advances us past the type and shadow of the ancient Hebrew altar where “the priests wept between the porch and the altar” to today. Chaim writes, “I find this exciting, there is so much to study and learn about the Tabernacle and the Temple and how it reflects Heaven. However, right now, we are living in a time where there is no tabernacle, no temple, and no sacrifice system. Nonetheless, through Yeshua’s sacrifice, we have access to an altar that we can approach with surrender and humility for the forgiveness of our sins.” Then citing Romans 12:1 about presenting our bodies (temple) as “a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” We believe in the promise of the “Tabernacle of David” being restored, along with miracles and wonders, that is why today we believe that we must operate in the pattern and template of the Tabernacle of David to provide a dwelling place for the presence of the King.
     DD: Once we get this mighty revelation of the Temple that Yeshua is raising up, we will never waste another moment on the raising of a third temple in Jerusalem! The real Heavenly Temple is the one Jesus is building is made of the living stones – real people who are the temple of the Holy Spirit in their earthen bodies.  LOVED this teaching on “altar” from Chaim.
     Chaim continues, “This past week, we connected with people from around the world via Altar of Prayer and those in Israel in the Vertical Galilee House Of Prayer, to rededicate this place to the Lord. Watch the Re-Dedication HERE  That this could be a place where people can make a commitment to connect from around the world here with Elohim to praise and engage in intercessory worship.

From Leon Mazin of the Return to Zion congregation in Haifa: “our website has undergone a major upgrade! With a refreshed design and user-friendly navigation. In addition, we have transitioned to a new domain name: returntozion.org. But take note, that in the mean time we will still be using our old work emails such as office@shaveitzion.org and don.t worry, we will be sure to update you when we make changes to that as well. www.RETURNTOZION.org |  It's also Mobile Friendly: Check out our blog on the go, and explore short Bible studies for encouragement, and daily enlightenment. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions. Go for a scroll!”

From Tikkun Global a couple of updates – one they are in the process of moving their studio to the new ministry center, so will not be doing the regular scheduled ministry time for a couple of weeks. Info to come when they are ready to go again.  – two is the Global Prayer Alert sent out by Betty Intrater. This is a great list of wide ranging prayer points that you can read on Tikkun Global at Facebook.

The Tel Aviv congregation Tiferet Yeshua led by Gil & Tamar Afriat write, “One of the most important pillars of Tiferet Yeshua congregation is raising up families of strong, independent, spirit-filled believers in the Land of Israel. A strong, healthy and unified body of Messiah Yeshua can shine bright right here in Tel Aviv, extending the heart of God to those who do not yet know Him. This is why it is so significant for us to not only provide Biblical teaching to adults but also to the children so that they will grow up to have a personal relationship with Yeshua. We have an entire floor dedicated to children of all ages, where they learn to pray, praise, and walk in the ways of the Lord. We asked Debbie, our amazing leader of the children’s ministry, to share about her vision. Read in full  | They are also having a “Baby Boom” with 10 new babies! “…for a congregation our size, that’s a lot! Additionally, seven new families joined the congregation in the last year because of our Hebrew children’s ministry. . . . When you support Congregation Tiferet Yeshua, you are investing in the next generation of believers in the heart of Tel Aviv!  Give Today 

 Youval & Valerie Yanay lead Revive Israel in the Yad HaShmona Messianic village. “Recently, Youval taught at the Yad HaShmona congregational service, and it was a powerful time of encouragement and spiritual renewal. His teaching brought blessing to the community, reminding us of the light and life found in God’s Word.” They ask prayers for “Raphael, Liel, and their children while they are in Brazil. We ask for God's divine protection and wisdom as they serve Him and the believers there.”
     Ashort word was shared on “The Three Tables: A Call to True Fellowship | The Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 challenge us with a fundamental question: Where do we truly belong? He presents a stark contrast between two forms of fellowship—one with the Lord and one with the world. At the heart of this passage is the Greek word koinonia, meaning deep, binding partnership. It is more than just association; it is a covenantal connection that shapes our identity, our priorities, and our spiritual life.  He begins with a clear and urgent command: “Flee from idolatry” …. What gives us security in life? If the answer is anything other than the Lord, we must ask ourselves: Am I truly sitting at His table, or have I given part of my heart to another?”

From Sally Shiff of the HaMaayan congregation  - Sally is actually in the US at a very timely moment with the doings in Washington, DC of President Trump and PM Benjamin Netanyahu.  She is doing speaking and I’m sure getting some very interesting questions.  This time around I did not share excerpts from several of her daily posts during the Hamas war, but the whole Feb 4th email that covered a lot of ground, from the Hostages coming home (Yarden Bibas being one), and the ones Israel is still so anxious to learn the fate of (Yarden Bibas’ wife and two babies). This is such a stress on all Israelis. Please pray. Also Sally touches on TERROR – FOILED A serious attack was foiled | TRUMP watching October 7 documentary detailing Hamas’s atrocities | DEAL PHASE 2 Exiting the Philadelphia Gaza-Egypt border corridor is a red line’| US & UNRWA US halts all funding to UNRWA | US & UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL US will withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council | USAID  shut down the US government agency USAID, which he was a conduit for funding terrorist organizations. Trump: "Crazy, extreme radicals ran this agency" | CONFLICTING REPORTS OF CEMENT HEADED TO GAZA No clear info.| EXPELLED TERRORISTS The convicted murderer prisoners who were deported to Egypt are in hotels, but the Egyptian authorities are not allowing them to leave. Arab countries and Turkey are refusing to accept them. | BEWARE THE TRAFFIC CAMERA approximately 100 speed cameras have been installed, of which 70-80 are active at any given time. An additional 58 tactical cameras are used to photograph drivers who are talking on the phone without a hands-free kit or texting while driving.| GROUND TROOPS moving into Fara’a, Tubas, Samaria. TULKARM and JENIN mayors are complaining that IDF actions and warnings are clearing out thousands from their “camp” neighborhoods, as the IDF moves into the terror hotbeds.   The US Department of Justice has announced the creation of an interagency agency tasked with combating antisemitism. Its first mission will be to "root out antisemitism and harassment of students in schools and universities."   American hostage returns |  

Lastly, catching up on commentator Cookie Schwaeber-Issan writing primarily in AllIsraelNew.com and Jerusalem Post - Why No One Wants Gazans | Who Are the Real Nazis | We are our brother’s mental health keeper | Will Elise Stefanik Succeed in Erasing U.N. Antisemitism | Hostage rescues show Israel’s commitment to life above all else | Why There Can't Be A Two-State Solution | The Sins of the International Community | https://allisrael.com/blog/the-root-cause-of-jewish-hatred


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