Teenager shot in Hamas attack that killed his parents will keep the bullet in their memory

Every Jew in Israel and around the world old enough to remember Hamas’s invasion will never forget it. After more than thirty trips to the Holy Land, I can tell you that this tiny country is interconnected in ways Americans cannot understand. Nearly everyone knows someone who was directly affected by the atrocities of October 7.

Now we are learning that Jews around the world could be victims of Hamas. The terror organization’s head is calling for a Global Day of Rage today in which Muslims across the globe would “fight against the Jews” The former leader of Hamas is similarly urging Muslims around the world to protest today and is calling on Muslim nations in the Middle East to join the battle against Israel.

Hamas is also vowing to broadcast executions of its hostages on the internet if Israel strikes Gaza. The terrorists have already flooded social media with violent videos and graphic images of the kidnappings and murders it staged last weekend. We are now learning that a nine-month-old baby is among the hostages taken by Hamas.

What should Israel do next?

How should Israel respond to such horrific terrorism?

Broadly speaking, they have four basic options.

1. How can we pray for Israel?

“We don’t know how to pray for Israel apart from God’s wisdom. The only thing we know is that the tiny nation that has been central to global politics from the beginning is making decisions that can alter our world. Their decisions can alter the character of our world as well. The one thing I know to pray for them, in addition to peace and divine protection, is that those who lead that nation need to seek and act with the wisdom only God can provide.”

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2. How to talk with your kids about the war in Israel

“If you’re like me, you are feeling a plethora of emotions as you watch the news unfold about the war in Israel. I feel overwhelmed. . . . I feel like I should be more knowledgeable, but I don’t know where to start! And I feel like I need to be prepared to talk about all of this with my kids. Here are a few tips to help you and your family navigate conversations about the crisis in Israel.”

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3. Who’s to blame for the crisis in Israel?

Dr. Jim Denison shares biblical insight and expert knowledge on the many questions swirling around the ongoing war in Israel, including: Is Hamas really a terror organization, or are they an oppressed group fighting for legitimate survival? And does God love Palestinians and Israelites?

Listen to our latest podcast episode on the war in Israel now >>>

4. Dr. Denison’s recent and upcoming radio appearances:

• Available now: “Why did Hamas attack Israel?” on Mornings with Tom and Tabi
• Available now: “War in Israel: A Biblical Perspective” on Equipped with Chris Brooks
• Upcoming: Mornings with Eric & Brigitte on Monday, Oct. 16, 7:05 a.m. CDT

For a collection of resources covering the ongoing war in Israel, visit and bookmark this page.