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On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Israel was attacked by the Palestinian Sunni-Islamic militant group known as Hamas. It was a surprise attack that resulted in the death of hundreds of people. There have also been over a thousand people injured in these attacks.

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Even though there is not much we can do as individuals to help in these efforts, we can still pray on behalf of Israel. Israel is in need of your support, and here is how you can pray for them.

A Prayer for Healing

A prayer for healing is one of the many prayers you can pray for Israel in their time of need. The high death toll and injuries warrant the need for prayers on behalf of the Israeli people.

Civilians were harmed in these attacks, which means everyday men, women, children, and elderly people were killed and injured in these attacks.

A prayer for healing will help bring comfort into the hearts of the people who were injured as well as those who lost family members in this tragedy. Even though we might be physically far away from Israel, our hearts go out to them.

Israel has been a hot spot for many targeted attacks over the decades; however, this was the first major attack in many years. The entire country of Israel is in need of prayers because it will now be a time of unrest and uncertainty.

Dear Lord

Please bring healing to Israel. Israel a country that is close to your heart. They have suffered much pain and hurt these past few days. Please bring peace, security, and healing into their hearts. Not only provide them with this but also provide them swift recoveries from their injuries and give comfort to the hearts of the individuals who lost their loved ones in this catastrophe.

In Jesus’ Name, I pray,

Amen

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Distressing content

Online spaces should be safe for everyone, but you may sometimes come across content that is distressing – especially if it shows extreme violence or acts of terrorism. 

This page has information about what to do and how to get support if you see online content that is seriously harmful and disturbing.

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https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/illegal-restricted-content/distressing-content

On this page:

How eSafety can help deal with distressing content

Resources for parents and carers

Resources for young people and kids

Resources for educators

How eSafety can help deal with distressing content online

Under Australian law, eSafety can issue a takedown notice to an online platform or service to remove the worst type of harmful online material, or block access to protect Australian users from viewing this content. This includes content that shows, describes, promotes, incites or instructs people in violent crimes including:

  • terrorist acts
  • kidnapping with violence or threats of violence
  • murder
  • attempted murder
  • rape
  • torture
  • suicide
  • sexual exploitation of children.

If you see this type of content posted in a public place online, don’t share it – even if your intention is to help, or raise awareness. Sharing this content may cause distress to others and you may be committing a crime. 

See our page on how to manage the impacts of illegal and restricted online content if you are exposed to material showing violence or acts of terrorism. 

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