Middle East Conflict(s)

Iran launched nearly 200 missiles at Israel yesterday, further expanding the region’s conflict.

The attack killed at least one, a Palestinian hit by shrapnel, and prompted orders to shelter across Israel. Iran described the attack as a “legal, rational, and legitimate response” following Israel’s killings of Hezbollah and Hamas leaders. 

The U.S., which helped Israel intercept the incoming missiles and has deployed thousands of additional troops to the region in recent days, previously warned Iran of “severe consequences” if it attacked Israel.

The attack came a day after Israel launched a “limited” ground operation in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Israel says it’s rooting out Hezbollah terrorists who have attempted to “infiltrate Israel” near its Lebanon border, an area 63,000 Israelis have fled since Hezbollah began firing rockets in support of Hamas a year ago. 

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CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
War is a heavy burden that impresses upon us our world’s need for restoration. Jesus came to bear that burden of sin, lighten our load, and restore our world. Pray that the Middle East would experience that restoration and glorify the Messiah Jesus. 

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28–30 (CSB) (read full passage)