Originally published in AllIsraelNews
On Wednesday morning, a group of Knesset [Israeli Parliament] members, Evangelical Christians and Jewish leaders gathered at the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem to pray for the nation, the citizens, Israel Defence Forces and the hostages.
The Day of Prayer and Support for Israel was hosted by the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast team, at the request of Knesset Member Tatiana Mazarsky of the Yesh Atid party.
Several current and former Knesset members have been trying to get the Israeli government to call for a National Day of Prayer and fasting. As that hadn’t happened yet, they exhibited typical Israeli independence and organized their own prayer event with the team from the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast.
Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast Director Albert Veksler, who served as the Master of Ceremonies, said Mazarsky requested the day of prayer because she recognized that “prayer is the most potent weapon we have and we need to use it.”
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, the highest-level member of government to attend the prayer meeting, spoke to attendees, reminding them of the atrocities committed, not only by Hamas terrorists, but by unaffiliated residents of Gaza who acted as accomplices.
“On October 7, life ended for many Israelis, and life changed for all Israelis,” Ohana said.
“What’s even worse, the people that committed these atrocities did it with pure joy and a sense of pride,” Ohana continued.
“Coming here during our darkest hour, is something we greatly appreciate, a great demonstration of solidarity, friendship, and brotherhood,” Ohana told the guests.
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