Terrified, on October 7th a family with two small red headed children were taken hostage into Gaza in their pajamas. We don't know if they are dead or alive. Several young women were abducted, beat up, lined up, and heckled at by terrorists as they found themselves in the worst living nightmare imaginable. Many innocent civilians who were hiding in safety shelters or in their homes during the Hamas invasion. These safe places were targeted by Hamas terrorists, and the few survivors were pulled out and dragged into Gaza.

252 hostages were abducted mercilessly! 

After a temporary ceasefire in November, 125 families are still longing for the return of their loved one from Gaza. These families have had no rest, knowing that their loved ones are not safe under captivity of Hamas terrorist. 

We need to raise our voice like never before. For as Bonhoeffer said during World War 2, "Evil triumphs when good men stay silent." We cannot stand idly by. 

These acts of terror are not only a violation of international law but also an affront to human dignity. According to Human Rights Watch, taking hostages is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. We must act now to pressure Hamas for the immediate release of these innocent civilians.

I especially call on those who have read the book. To stand with Israel, is to stand with the word of God. 

Sign this petition to demand that world leaders take decisive action against these atrocities and secure the safe return of all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. 

Share this petition with your family, friends, co-workers, and in all of your circles of community. 

Commit to praying for Israel and the freedom of the hostages every single day until they are set free! 

Together let's stand in the GAP (Joel 2)