SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 239

Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE – MARCH 18, 2026

Israel and the Nations

GPW News

INTRODUCTION:

We are soldiers in the army of the Lord, and we are air force warriors. This is a strategic assignment for your consideration as a specific prayer focus.

 

QUESTION: WHAT IS THE ENEMY DOING TO DISRUPT LIFE IN THE HOLY LAND?

ANSWER: PINPOINTING TARGETS:

* There are certain geographical areas that are repeatedly targeted in the land.

* Understanding the targets will help you to raise your prayer shields over these areas, seeking increased Divine protection for the people and the land.

 

WHAT YOU SEE IN REPORTS, AND WHAT IS BEHIND WHAT YOU SEE:

(1)   GENERAL LOCATIONS: Media reports show missiles striking in northern areas, central areas, southern areas, the coastal plain, Jerusalem, in the Galilee, etc.

 

 

(2)   ENEMY’S PURPOSE: to target the land with several goals in mind, in its attempt to wipe this nation off the map. We know this is God’s land. The enemy cannot completely destroy it. God is in charge. But, there is significant property damage; people are losing their lives; many are getting injured.

 

 

(3)   SPIRITUAL HELP: We ask you to lift up the arms and hands of the citizens, as Aaron and Hur did for Moses, so the battle could be won, and the victory could prevail.  (EXODUS 17:11-13).

WHERE AND WHY?

(1)   The enemy said it would attack military facilities. This has come true, with major threats and attacks occurring in April 2024, June 2025, and now, in March 2026.

 

(2)   The enemy has targeted major civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities. 

 

         (3)   The enemy is deliberately focusing on population centers, as a military strategy. 

 

         (4)   The enemy is targeting Jerusalem holy places, which happened in the 12-Day war, and now in                 this war.

 

JERUSALEM CORRIDOR: in the Judean Hills, close to Route 1 (the major highway into Jerusalem), and west of the city of Jerusalem.  

 

It is a significant area with a long history of a military presence; of military conflicts; and most of all -- “God” happenings. Certain communities in this Corridor are active, and there are historical military points. The enemy is, continually, targeting neighborhoods in the Jerusalem Corridor.

Why is this Corridor being targeted?   

·       Active military installations

·       Army training and operational bases

·       Army patrols

·       Border Police

·       Spiritual history

 

What else is in the Judean Hills?    

·       critical national infrastructure, involving communications

·       strategic overlooks, often monitored or guarded by security forces

Further west of Jerusalem:

BEIT SHEMESH: A repeated target is in close proximity to this community. The target was reportedly hit by Hamas in 2023, and the Houthi’s in 2025. In March 2026, the community, itself, suffered a major hit from a ballistic missile, destroying a bomb shelter, a synagogue, and part of a house. Nine people died. Major injuries.  It’s important to look at what is nearby the community, which could have been the main target. This information is in open sources.

 

HAIFA: Big population center. Petrochemicals industries. Oil refineries. Extensive communications infrastructure for electricity/power.  It’s a strategic location, targeted by two enemy forces, often coordinating their actions.

 

SAFED: Command and Control Center. (Also, the center for Jewish Mysticism, focused on Kabbalah). It is in the Galilee.

 

GALILEE: There is significant military infrastructure: strategic locations; army division headquarters; areas used for defensive and operational purposes; bases and camps; training and logistics. Also, a border infrastructure: surveillance and security.

 

TEL AVIV: Huge population center; government military headquarters; operational bases.

 

RAMAT GAN: Part of Tel Aviv. Diamond Exchange District; High Tech Business hub. Commerce.

 

BEERSHEVA: New advanced technological campus; eventual relocation of Intelligence and Command units to this city. Two major air force bases are here. Dimona nearby.

 

BEN GURION AIRPORT: Airports are strategic targets. Flights have been disrupted since the beginning of the war. Now, flights are carrying citizens back home, some of whom want to return to army service. There were stranded Americans trying to fly out of the country. All this disruption is because of the enemy’s missiles targeting the airport and planes. War is preventing some new immigrants from making Aliyah. 

 

Note:  International fighter jets received at the airport for re-fueling; are “sitting ducks,” getting hit and damaged by missiles and shrapnel. In-country airlines have planes with defensive shields that are supposed to withstand missile targeting while flying. It works, but the flights are risky.

 

THE OLD CITY: In the 12-Day war, June 2025, at least one enemy missile was intercepted over the Temple Mount. Recently, another missile was intercepted over the Old City. Shrapnel fell on the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Shrapnel fell near the Church of the Holy Sepulcher; Shrapnel fell on a car in the Jewish Quarter. The enemy is specifically targeting holy sites.

 

WHAT IS OUR POSTURE, BIBLICALLY?  SCRIPTURES TO DECLARE:

Ephesians 6:12-19 (NIV AND NLT): “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then, after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. With your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all of this, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. And, pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. And, pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan, that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.”

 

2 Corinthians 10:3-4: “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”

 

1 John 5:19-20: “We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. And, we know that the Son of God has come, and He has given us understanding, so that we can know the true God. And, now we live in fellowship with the true God because we live in fellowship with His Son, Jesus the Messiah. He is the only true God, and He is eternal life.”

 

Daniel 10:13: “However, the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me for 21 days. Then, all of a sudden, Michael, one of the chief angels, came to assist me!  I had been detained there near the kings of Persia.”  (Note: This is an example of the powers in the natural realm, and the powers in the spiritual realm, colliding over the kingdom of Persia…. an empire that is currently shaking violently, until God brings it down!)

 

Psalm 144:1: “Praise the LORD, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.”

 

Psalm 68:1: “Rise up O God, and scatter Your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives.”

 

Read Ephesians 1:21, which gives us our position in this fight, as we belong to Jesus, the Messiah, and He is far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come.

 

VISUAL PROPHETIC PICTURES:

(1)   This war is not just about the Middle East region. This is a time of “global altering.” This includes God shaking kingdoms, taking down rulers, strengthening other rulers.  There is a picture of a chess game on a map. One of the chess pieces (Turkey) is moving to the front, and another chess piece (Persia) is moving a few chess pieces back.

 

 

(2)   A person is holding a bow and arrow. When the bow is pulled back to shoot the arrow, God takes over and directs the bow to His pinpointed destination. The Lord is the One that knows the exact point of interception of the enemy’s plan. We follow His eyes to that point, and watch His follow-through.

 

 

The eyes of the Lord go throughout the earth, strengthening those whose hearts are fully committed to Him. (from 2 Chronicles 16:9).

Amos 3:7: “Surely, the Sovereign LORD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants, the prophets.”

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:

Stay fervently in prayer until all the areas mentioned have stopped being targeted over and over again!

SPIRITUALLY:  YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN A SPIRITUAL WAR OVER GOD’S LAND, AS A PRAYER WARRIOR, IN GOD’S ARMY, GETTING YOUR DIRECTIONS FROM THE COMMANDER-AND-CHIEF OF HIS ALLIED FORCES OF HEAVEN AND EARTH! THE ONE WHO IS THE CREATER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH! THE KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS!

 

THE KINGDOMS OF THIS WORLD HAVE BECOME THE KINGDOMS OF OUR LORD AND OF HIS MESSIAH, AND HE SHALL REIGN FOREVER AND EVER. (from Revelation 11:15). 

 

 

SITUATION ANALYSIS -- 238

 

Jerusalem, Israel

PRAYER UPDATE – MARCH 2, 2025

Israel and the Nations

GPW News

 

Israel conducted a pre-emptive strike against Iran at 8:10 a.m. Saturday morning, Israel time, February 28, 2026. The U.S. and Israel, working together, had intelligence information that an Iranian security meeting was taking place between the heads of that government. So, Israel, with the help of the U.S., took that moment to strike the Iranian government headquarters, eliminating Ayatollah Khamenei and 40 leaders in his government. Iran struck back, and has been hitting targets in Israel, as well as striking U.S. military bases in the region. Arab Gulf states are being hit with Iranian missiles, and even Cyprus. Today, Hezbollah in Lebanon decided to enter the war against Israel. Iran seems set on causing a regional, or maybe a world war, using its proxies to act aggressively in the Middle East.

 

This war is different than the 12-day war with Iran that occurred in June 2025. This time it is more intense. With U.S. and Israeli military leaders synchronizing every move (through the command of CENTCOM), there have been a reported 2,000 sorties that have landed in Iran, just in 3 days! It’s an unprecendented time when these two democracies, sharing intel with each other, are working closely together as military superpowers, to stop this brutal and tyrannical regime. 

 

PRAYER POINTS:

Pray for the Lord to hold back the arm of the enemy from causing havoc in this Middle East region!

 

Pray that the goals of the U.S.-Israel alliance be accomplished in record time! 

 

Reports indicate that U.S. President Trump has stated this war could continue for 2-5 weeks. Because U.S. soldiers are getting killed and injured, and reportedly, only 1 in 4 Americans approve of this war, it’s probable that President Trump will look to end the conflict, sooner than later. May it be according to Your will, O Lord!

With different national interests than those of the U.S., the Israeli government is determined to see regime change, as the current regime remains an existential threat to the state of Israel. May Israel’s leaders look to the Lord to see such changes take place, calling on His heavenly armies to assist.

 

REMEMBERING THE BOOK OF ESTHER:

Today, is Day 3 in the war with Iran. It is also the day that observant Jews in Israel and around the world fast for 1 day, remembering Esther’s request for a 3 day fast (Esther 4:16, which took place at the time of Passover). 

 

Today, those in synagogues, worldwide, read the scroll of Esther. Tomorrow, marks Purim, but all public festivities in Israel have been cancelled. Many parents already bought their children Purim costumes, and still plan to meet in small family gatherings in homes. 

 

PRAYER NEEDED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM DIRECT MISSILE HITS:

Israelis living in Beit Shemesh, in the corridor west of Jerusalem about 30 minutes, were killed and wounded in an Iranian attack, yesterday, March 1, 2026. Beit Shemesh is mostly a religious community. The neighborhood shelter got a direct hit from an Iranian ballistic missile, also destroying a synagogue, and damaging a home nearby. There were 9 people who died, which included mothers and children. One mother and her son survived, but her husband and mother-in-law died.  There were 16 injured, in this close-knit community, and currently there are still citizens unaccounted for (that were crushed in the rubble). 

 

Beit Shemesh is very close to a hidden military base that the Iranians know about. So, the community is vulnerable to an attack.  The IDF, reportedly, only used one interceptor, and the Iranian missile got through. The situation is being investigated.

 The Iranians are intent on hitting crowded civilian cities, towns, and villages.

There was a direct hit in Tel Aviv where one person died, and many were injured. It destroyed a block of apartments. Another big hit happened in an open space in Beersheva. In Jerusalem, the IDF intercepted an Iranian warhead near the City of David, and one near the Dome of the Rock. There was also a missile that hit a road in the northern Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo, damaging vehicles. 

 

PRAYER POINTS:

Pray that the injured will be healed and recover quickly. And, that loved ones of those who died will be comforted.

 

Pray for any of those still trapped in the rubble in Beit Shemesh will finally be freed, and that there will be a miracle of lives saved!

 

Pray that Israel’s defense system will work above and beyond its capabilities, protecting lives, homes, and properties.

 

There are many who don’t understand that Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei set up a system where, reportedly, 4 different layers of leaders with authority could take the place of him and whoever else was killed in his government. It’s going to take a regime change for the Middle East to be free of Iranian terrorism, and for the people of Iran to experience freedom. This needs prayer!

 

The evil leader, Haman, may have been hung on the gallows in the book of Esther 7:10, but the Jews were still a target of the enemy!  They still had to defend themselves after Haman’s death. Pray, as Israelis must defend themselves now from Iran (modern day Persia); from Hezbollah in Lebanon; and perhaps from the Houthi’s in Yemen, as well!

 

As Purim approaches, read Esther Chapter 9, and pray that God, Himself, offers a double amount of protection over His people, defending them from their wicked foes.

 

Pray that quiet and peace will come to this land.

 

Judges 5:31: “So, may all Your enemies perish, LORD! But, may all who love You be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”  Then, the land had peace forty years.