10/7/2023 – Israel is under attack

 In Frontlines

I am here in a bomb shelter in Jerusalem.

In the last several hours, hundreds and potentially thousands of rockets have been fired into Israel from the Hamas terror organization in Gaza.

In addition, there are unconfirmed reports that Hamas commandos have infiltrated some of the southern border towns of Israel and are shooting civilians and taking hostages.

Prime Minister Netanyahu has officially declared, “We are at War, and we will win.” The Israeli Defense Forces have launched “Operation Iron Sword” to respond to this surprise attack and incursion into Israel.

Here in Jerusalem, my sons and I are going back and forth to the bomb shelter each time the sirens go off. The streets are basically deserted and empty, with the exception of police and ambulances.

Similar to the Yom Kippur War of 1973, the enemies of Israel planned this attack for a holiday in Israel, the holiday of Simchat Torah, which is the celebration of God’s Word that happens the day after the Feast of Tabernacles. They sought to take advantage of the holiday to try to surprise attack.

Yet, we know that “Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” (Psalm 121:4)

Just a week ago, we joined together with you and with tens of millions from around the world as we prayed from Jerusalem for God’s peace in His Holy City and in the land of Israel.