Prayer Points: February 2026

Consider these prayer points as springboards into deeper prayer and intercession.

“From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.” Psalm 3:8

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The last hostage body

Praise the Lord – He has delivered! The body of Ran Gvili the last hostage remaining in Gaza has been found and delivered to his family in Israel for burial. This is the last act of phase 1 of the Trump Peace Plan allowing the process to move on to phase 2 which includes the disarming of Hamas.

Israel now appears to be in an “in-between period” waiting to see what Hamas will do next and waiting to see what Iran will do if it is attacked by America. An American attack would almost certainly trigger further missile attacks on Israel, for which it says it is fully prepared. Israel is still hoping that an American attack on Iran would ultimately result in regime change and the demise of the Ayatollahs.

Iran and Israel

Witnessing nationwide protests in Iran against the Islamic regime of the Ayatollahs, hope rose that the regime might be toppled, freeing the people from dictatorship and bringing peace to Israel. If the regime fell, then the funding and arming of its proxies Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houtis would cease and their demise would surely follow.

However, Iranian government forces have carried out brutal retribution for those on the streets protesting. Iran International reports that, within a 48 hour period, 36,500 were murdered, even in hospitals. The regime remains in power and will continue to try to survive by force.

What does the Bible say?

We should not be surprised if the regime of the Ayatollahs survives. Iran will be an integral part of the countries that will join forces against Israel in the wars prophesised in Ezekiel Chapters 38 and 39. They will join forces with Russia, Turkey and the other nations that come against Israel. God will then deal with Iran according to His Word.

God alone will defend Israel supernaturally. Their enemies will be destroyed and Israel will survive. This event can be placed to happen after the Rapture.

From Ezekiel 38 we can see that when this happens Israel will have recovered from war and be enjoying a period of peace. Many will have made Aliyah. Speaking to the nations that are coming against Israel, God says:

The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, set your face against Gog, of the land of Magog …. In future years you will invade a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and now all of them live in safety. You and all your troops and the many nations with you will go up, advancing like a storm; you will be like a cloud covering the land.   (Ezekiel 38:1-2;8-9)

Ezekiel 38:17-23 tells us that God will bring about an earthquake, confusion with brother killing brother, deadly disease, floods, huge hailstones, fire and brimstone, and “Then they will know that I AM the Lord!”

The evil Islamic regime of the Ayatollahs will survive at this present time so that the Word of God will be fulfilled. God Himself will destroy the axis of evil and the nations that come against Israel will be utterly devastated.

Prayer at this time

We should align ourselves in prayer with God’s Word for the future of Israel and praise Him for His Sovereign Power that evil will be defeated and Israel will survive for the glory of the Lord. God Himself will defend and fight for His Jewish nation and they will know that He is the Lord.

“‘I will make known my holy name among my people Israel. I will no longer let my holy name be profaned, and the nations will know that I the Lord am the Holy One in Israel. It is coming! It will surely take place, declares the Sovereign Lord. This is the day I have spoken of.” (Ezekiel 39:7-8)

ICEJ Report - Against the Tide: Western Jews Return to Israel in Record Numbers

As we look back at 2025, we are witnessing something remarkable: while global Aliyah numbers have shifted, immigration from Western nations has surged to historic levels. Jews from France, Britain, Germany and beyond are coming home to Israel in numbers not seen in years—and the ICEJ is honoured to stand alongside them on this journey in partnership with the Jewish Agency for Israel.

According to official Jewish Agency statistics, Aliyah from many Western countries has grown dramatically over the past two years. The numbers tell an inspiring story.

From Western Europe, total immigration reached 5,103 in 2025—a remarkable 138% increase since 2023. France leads this wave, with 3,357 French Jews making Aliyah in 2025, more than triple the 1,051 who came in 2023. This 219% surge reflects both the troubling rise of antisemitism in France and a renewed desire among French Jews to build their future in the Jewish homeland. Great Britain followed suit, with 890 Olim arriving in 2025—up 136% from 2023. Germany also showed steady growth at 34%.

From North America, the numbers continue to climb. The United States saw 3,638 new immigrants in 2025, a 45% increase since 2023. Canadian Aliyah grew 51% over the same period, reaching 447 Olim.

PRAYERS

• Pray for wisdom for Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet, IDF and other agency leaders. Pray that the Lord will help them to make wise and timely decisions.

• Praise the Lord for the release of all the living hostages and all the bodies of the dead hostages.

• Pray for a period of rest from war and trauma.

• Pray for the physical and mental health of all those who were held hostage and all those who have served in the IDF during the current conflicts.
• Pray the Lord’s hedge of protection around the IDF soldiers who are still in Gaza.

• Pray for the “Reservist” soldiers many of whom have spent over 500 days in the IDF since 7^th October 2023. Pray for their marital relationships which have been put under severe strain by the prolonged absences. There are a very high number of divorces.

• Pray for the protection of the Christians who remain in Gaza. Our latest information says that there are now around 470.

• Pray for Gaza Baptist Church’s amazing outreach work. They continue to provide hot food and clean water to the people of Gaza. Pray for all those inside and outside Gaza who are making this possible.

• Pray for the families of all those serving in the IDF. Pray that they may know the Lord’s shalom, peace, strength and comfort whilst their loved ones serve.

• Pray for the soldiers who have been wounded and are now recovering and recuperating. Pray for their families.

• Pray for the unity of Israel. Pray that the re-emerging divisions will not divert attention away from the most important issues that need to be resolved.

• Pray for the Lord to open the hearts of Israelis as they are witnesses to the love of Christians worldwide that are standing for Israel. May God kindle jealousy in their hearts to know personally the source of that love and conviction.

• Pray that all Israel will seek the Lord Yeshua and receive His salvation.

• Pray for the nation’s mental health. So many are suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and many serving/reservist IDF soldiers have committed suicide since the start of the war.

• Praise the Lord that He is regathering His people to His Land despite or because of the war.

Correction: The book title referred to in last month’s Prayer Letter should have been – “Land of Hope and Fear” not “Lord of Hope and Fear”.

    Acknowledgement:  These prayer points have been consolidated from a number of sources including Prayer Letters and Newsletters originating in God’s Land.