October 21, 2026: ISRAEL'S ELECTION, IRAN'S MISSILES & EUROPE IN FLAMES — WATCHMEN ON THE WALLS FOR ISRAEL — Key Prayer Points!!

Watchmen, a new week of intercession begins, and the nations are shaking. Israel heads to the polls, Iran races toward the bomb, and Europe burns. We do not pray in fear. We pray in faith, because our God has not forgotten His people.

"On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, nor give Him any rest until He establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth." Isaiah 62:6–7

Israel needs our prayers more than ever. Hear how tenderly ADONAI speaks of His people, comparing His memory of Israel to a mother's bond with her child:

"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me." Isaiah 49:15–16

Here are the key prayer points for this week, as we intercede for Israel at this critical time:

1) Pray for the elections in Israel and America, and give thanks for President Trump's public endorsement of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

HAPPY 77TH BIRTHDAY, BIBI: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu turns 77 today, marking another milestone in his political career as Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

Netanyahu first became prime minister in 1996 at age 46, making him the youngest person ever to hold the position. Three decades later, he remains in office and is running for reelection in next week's Knesset elections.

In just 6 days, on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Israelis head to the polls. President Trump has publicly announced his support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of the vote. Netanyahu responded: "President Trump, my friend Donald, thank you for your extraordinary endorsement. Israel has never had a greater friend in the White House. Together we will never let Iran's regime get nuclear weapons."

Israel has approximately 7.3 million eligible voters ahead of next Tuesday’s Knesset elections, including an estimated 766,000 Charedim (Orthodox Jews), according to new figures released Wednesday by the Central Bureau of Statistics.

Alongside Israel's elections, the American midterm elections are also coming up on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Let us pray for Prime Minister Netanyahu to be re-elected in Israel, and for President Trump's leadership and agenda to be strengthened in the American midterms. Let us pray that these two leaders keep working together for the common goal of defending our nations and making the world a safer place for everyone. In a conversation between the two leaders, Netanyahu said: "Donald, we have a job to finish." Trump called him "a warrior" and predicted "a tremendous victory."

"I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." Genesis 12:3

LORD, we praise You for this extraordinary bond between Israel and the United States. We declare that NO weapon formed against this relationship shall prosper! Pour out Your wisdom on every Israeli voter and every American voter. Raise up leaders who will guard the Land, protect Your people and fear Your Name. Let these elections be decided by Your hand, ADONAI, and not by the schemes of men. We pray that America will NOT turn on Israel for political reasons. Keep her from every voice that would trade the alliance for votes or popularity. Let the blessing of Genesis 12:3 rest on the nation that stands with Your people. In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! 🙏

2) Pray for the soldiers, as the IDF cancels leave on Election Day amid fears of an Iranian attack.

The IDF has canceled leave on Election Day. The unusual decision comes against the backdrop of heightened concern within Israel's defense establishment that, ahead of the elections, Iran or one of its proxies in the Middle East could attempt to exploit this sensitive period.

"For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Psalm 91:11

Our Father, please secure Your people both day and night from all attacks of the enemies of Israel. We pray, standing in agreement, for the protection and safety of the IDF soldiers and their families.

ADONAI, put Your angels all around them! Guard them in all their ways, at every border, every checkpoint and every polling station. In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! 🙏

3) Pray for revelation about the Iranian threat, and for divine strategy in the war ahead.

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned this week: "Iranians are building intercontinental ballistic missiles to reach the U.S., and they want those missiles to carry nuclear warheads. Every single city in the U.S. will be held hostage."

This is not only Israel's fight. It is a war against a regime that has sworn to destroy the Jewish people and threatens the free world.

"What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31

"In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: 'Flee like a bird to your mountain. For look, the wicked bend their bows; they fit their arrows to the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?' The LORD is in his holy temple; the LORD is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them. The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked, those who love violence, he hates with a passion. On the wicked he will rain fiery coals and burning sulfur; a scorching wind will be their lot. For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face." Psalm 11:1–7

LORD, give leaders and peoples supernatural understanding of the danger Iran poses. Illuminate their hearts to see that it is not a matter of "if" but "when" if it is not dealt with. Protect every Israeli pilot, soldier and civilian. Frustrate every plan of the enemy and bring Iran's weapons programs to nothing. We thank You, YESHUA, that You are with us, You are for us, and You will never leave us nor forsake us! In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! 🙏

4) Pray for the Jews of France and Europe, as riots rage and Jewish businesses are reportedly targeted.

On October 17, riots swept France and Belgium. Shops, restaurants and businesses were looted, vehicles were set on fire, and violent clashes broke out near Place de la République in Paris during nationwide demonstrations. One rioter was reported killed after falling from the Arc de Triomphe. French journalist Paul Amar claims to have evidence of organized targeting. He said that in Marseille, rioters went around setting fire to Jewish-owned businesses while passing over others, arriving with a prepared list of addresses. These are his claims, and the full picture is still emerging. Prime Minister Netanyahu revealed that when French President Macron called him on October 7, he warned: "If we don't stop Hamas here, you'll see them on the streets of Paris."

"So shall they fear the Name of the LORD from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him." Isaiah 59:19

LORD, have mercy on Your people in Europe! Protect every Jewish family, shop owner, synagogue and school. Give the Jews of Europe wisdom to know what to do and open every door of safety. We pray for the people of France who are afraid in their homes. Awaken the nations of the West to what is unfolding, and give their leaders courage and discernment to do what is right. Let Psalm 68:1 be fulfilled:

"May God arise, may His enemies be scattered; may His foes flee before Him." 

In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! 🙏

5) Pray for the truth to be seen, as the IDF reveals a Hamas plan to endanger civilians in Gaza.

The IDF released an internal Hamas document written in April 2024 and revealed for the first time. It shows that Hamas's engineering department proposed planting explosive devices around displaced persons camps in Gaza and detonating them as IDF troops approached, creating panic as a smokescreen for the escape of its operatives. It also proposed firing stun grenades into the camps to create chaos. This is further evidence that Hamas is willing to endanger the very civilians it claims to represent.

"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32

LORD, we thank You for causing the IDF to obtain this evidence of the enemy's exact plans. Open the eyes of the world to see through the lies and deception. We come against every manipulative and deceptive attack of the enemy, and we command every lying mouth to be SILENCED in the Name of YESHUA! We declare that EVERY knee must bow and EVERY tongue confess that YESHUA MESSIAH is LORD of all! In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! 🙏

6) Pray for those blinded by antisemitism, and for the safety of Israeli crews and travelers.

A passenger filmed himself wearing an "Israel kills children" T-shirt on a flight, gloating over his refusal to remove it despite a request from Israeli pilots. It is a modern blood libel, worn openly.

“Before long, we will all know what it feels like to be Jewish. Soon, we will all know what it feels like to be Jewish. In France, they already know. This will be the punishment we deserve for abandoning the Jews, ignoring their warnings, turning against them, and even marching alongside their oppressors.” “For three years, you useful idiots have marched with Palestinian flags, worn keffiyehs, screamed ‘From the river to the sea,’ and recognized a fictitious Palestinian state as a reward for Hamas’s October 7 massacre (yes, I’m looking at you, Emmanuel Macron). You boycotted the world’s only Jewish state, demonized the Jewish people’s right to self-determination (known as ‘Zionism’), and spread the blood libel of ‘genocide in Gaza.’” “Did you think that if you fed the crocodile enough Jewish flesh, it would eventually be satisfied? All you did was strengthen the monster and whet its appetite even more.” “So you were worried about ‘colonialism’? Look around. The only things suffering from colonialism here are our Western cities. The Palestinian flag has become a flag of victory, proudly flown among the ruins of historic buildings that have been looted and vandalized, a symbol of hatred toward our culture and everything it represents. It never ends with the Jews...” Maarten Boudry, philosopher

LORD, deliver everyone who is blind to the truth, from the man on that flight to every voice that has marched against Your people. Reveal the lies they have been believing. We loose Your Spirit of TRUTH, and we pray that the TRUTH of MESSIAH YESHUA would set them free right now. YES AND AMEN! LORD, cause this message from Maarten Boudry to go far and wide, drawing much attention to this very important perspective and awakening more people to the reality of what "Palestinian" really means. Bring forth conviction in people's hearts, ADONAI, and let this be a turning point in their perspective of Israel, choosing to stand with Israel instead.

"This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live." Deuteronomy 30:19

Cause people to choose life, Oh GOD! Protect every Israeli crew member and every Jewish traveler. Let hatred find no foothold, and let Your Truth reach more hearts through every voice that speaks for Israel. YES AND AMEN! In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! 🙏

7) ✡ STANDING PRAYER: Pray for the salvation of Israel and of the Jewish people worldwide.

Pray for the salvation of all Jewish people living in Israel and around the world to accept Yeshua as the Messianic deliverer and Savior.

"The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins," declares the LORD. "As for me, this is my covenant with them," says the LORD. "My Spirit, who is on you, will not depart from you, and my words that I have put in your mouth will always be on your lips, on the lips of your children and on the lips of their descendants from this day on," says the LORD." Isaiah 59:20–21

The LORD will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. Amen! Psalm 130:8 shows God's active role in delivering His covenant people:

"He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins." Psalm 130:8

Let us also lift up the Holocaust survivors who are still living in Israel, America and around the world, that they would accept Yeshua as their long awaited Savior. ADONAI kept them alive for such a time as this. Their lives have always been in ADONAI's hands.

"For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father's family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?" Esther 4:14

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip. He who watches over you will not slumber. Indeed, He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD watches over you. The LORD is your shade at your right hand. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD will keep you from all harm. He will watch over your life. The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." Psalm 121:1–8

ABBA FATHER, we lift up Your people before Your throne! Remove the veil from Jewish eyes and let them see YESHUA HA'MASHIACH, the One who was pierced for them. Reach every survivor, every family and every heart in Israel and across the nations. Establish Your covenant with the descendants of Jacob. Let Israel's darkest hour become the doorway to her greatest dawn. In YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME! AMEN and AMEN! 🙏

8) Pray for Dr. Hadassah, Elihana & Israel Elia from FRONTLINE ISRAEL (RESTORE ISRAEL and NATIONS MINISTRY). Pray for their safety, protection, refreshment and continued anointing power by the Holy Spirit, as they continue to minister. 

Continue to lift up Elihana's health in prayer. She has requested to "Please keep me lifted in prayer for divine protection, wisdom in every decision, and full healing—for the glory of God." YES AND AMEN!! We come into agreement with Elihana's prayer, in YESHUA'S MIGHTY NAME!

LORD, we thank You for answering every one of these prayer points we have lifted up before you today, in Yeshua's Mighty Name, Amen!

THANK YOU to all who have given so generously to RESTORE ISRAEL MINISTRY AND TO WARRIOR WOMAN, FOR ELIHANA'S HEALTH!

You are such an important part of this work, with your prayers and financial support! 

THANK YOU for partnering with us! 

May ADONAI continue to bless you, in Yeshua's Mighty Name. 

"But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

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