As fighting in the Holy Land resumes today (1 December) after the seven-day ceasefire expired, SAT-7 Egypt’s Mary Joseph explains how her homeland, which borders the territory, is responding to the conflict, and helping to save the lives of those severely injured and in need of aid. She also shares how the Egyptian Church is being a voice for peace and compassion as tensions rise.

Christians from the Holy Land are sharing a powerful worship song as a prayer for their war-ravaged homeland. It was shown on SAT-7 ARABIC program Today not Tomorrow as part of a special episode about the conflict in the Holy Land, and it is being played on local radio stations there – giving hope to listeners of different religions.

Footage received by SAT-7 captures a heart-stopping moment when a blast outside a church sends shockwaves of fear through the families gathered inside. It shows how quiet prayers turn to gasps of alarm as the impact of the explosion is felt and heard.

SAT-7 KIDS program Behind the Door is providing “sanctuary” for young Arab viewers frightened by the war in the Holy Land and other conflicts in the region. In a live episode last week, children shared their heartfelt prayers for those suffering and grieving, bringing tears to the eyes of the show’s presenters.

As cries of hate and calls for revenge permeate the media’s coverage of the conflict in the Holy Land, a special live SAT-7 event broadcast messages of peace, unity, and faith across the region.

SAT-7 has launched a prayer campaign involving church leaders from across the Middle East as violence in the Holy Land threatens to spread throughout the region.  

Christian leaders in the Middle East are calling on believers to “stand in the gap” as a voice for peace, justice, and reconciliation as the Holy Land is torn apart by conflict.

“We are fasting and praying in our churches, and we are praying that the Lord’s hand would move and alter the circumstances so that people will see Jesus.” — SAT-7 viewer in the Holy Land.