Celebrate Peace by praying to Mary tonight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Since the tragedy in Israel and during the events in Gaza our prayer community has been established to pray for Peace in the Middle East and arolund the world. Of course, we think of and pray for all those affected by mental illness around the world.

Join us on Zoom tonight at 7 PM ET to pray for continued Peace in nthe Middle East

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The Following was created on October 13th, 2025 by Tim Duff using Google AI:

Based on news reports from October 13th 2025, the most momentous recent development for Israel is the release of the final 20 living Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. 

Ceasefire agreement

• On October 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held since the attacks on October 7, 2023.
• The deal is intended to bring about a lasting peace after two years of war and includes Israel releasing more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.
• The ceasefire also allows for increased humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza, which has experienced a severe crisis since the start of the conflict. 
• Hostage release and reaction
• On October 13, 2025, the remaining living Israeli hostages were released and returned to Israel.
• The news was met with immense joy and relief in Israel, with families reunited after more than two years.
• Crowds gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square to welcome the returning hostages.
• Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump hailed the development as "a momentous day". 

Hostage release and reaction

• On October 13, 2025, the remaining living Israeli hostages were released and returned to Israel.
• The news was met with immense joy and relief in Israel, with families reunited after more than two years.
• Crowds gathered in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square to welcome the returning hostages.
• Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump hailed the development as "a momentous day". 

   

Broader regional impact

• The ceasefire and hostage release are intended to provide a pathway toward peace between Israel and Hamas.
• For the past two years, the conflict has been a major source of regional instability, with exchanges of fire involving Hezbollah in Lebanon and direct attacks between Israel and Iran.
• While the ceasefire is a significant step toward de-escalation, long-standing Israeli-Palestinian tensions in the West Bank remain a concern.