At Least 1,139 Killed in Israel
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At Least 44,708 Killed in Gaza
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At Least 17,492 Children Killed in Gaza
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At Least 807 Killed in West Bank
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169 Children Killed in West Bank
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At Least 8,730 Wounded in Israel
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At Least 106,050 Wounded in Gaza
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More Than 6,250 Wounded in West Bank
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19 Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza, Including a 7-Day-Old Infant
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17 Civilians Killed in Airstrikes in Jabaila
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At Least 108 Killed in Airstrikes Near Bureij Refugee Camp
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An Airstrike Against a Residential Home in Beit Lahiya Killed 20, Civilians, Including 8 Women and 6 Children
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Airstrikes Killed Nearly 700 in One Week
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At Least 1,139 Killed in Israel ~ At Least 44,708 Killed in Gaza ~ At Least 17,492 Children Killed in Gaza ~ At Least 807 Killed in West Bank ~ 169 Children Killed in West Bank ~ At Least 8,730 Wounded in Israel ~ At Least 106,050 Wounded in Gaza ~ More Than 6,250 Wounded in West Bank ~ 19 Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza, Including a 7-Day-Old Infant ~ 17 Civilians Killed in Airstrikes in Jabaila ~ At Least 108 Killed in Airstrikes Near Bureij Refugee Camp ~ An Airstrike Against a Residential Home in Beit Lahiya Killed 20, Civilians, Including 8 Women and 6 Children ~ Airstrikes Killed Nearly 700 in One Week ~
As violence escalates across Gaza, the toll on innocent civilians continues to mount. In Gaza, relentless airstrikes have devastated neighborhoods and hospitals, displacing thousands and claiming countless lives. These attacks are deepening the humanitarian crisis and fueling regional instability. We call urgently for an immediate and sustained ceasefire—one that protects civilians, allows for the delivery of humanitarian aid, and opens a path toward lasting peace grounded in justice, dignity, and human rights for all.
As of early May 2025, the ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 52,000 Palestinians have been killed since October 7, 2023, with approximately one-third of these being under age 18.
Just yesterday, President Trump announced a breakthrough call with Vladimir Putin. As a result, ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia are set to begin immediately—with Pope Leo offering the Vatican as the host for these negotiations.
This is the moment we’ve been praying for.
But peace is only the beginning.
Tens of thousands of landmines remain buried across Ukraine, posing a deadly threat to farmers, children, and entire communities. That’s why we’ve pledged $10,000 to Tip of the Spear, a group VPP helped launch, now actively clearing landmines in Ukraine.
In the past two years, particularly following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, 2023, Gaza has experienced numerous bombings and high casualty events.
The conflict has also resulted in over 117,600 injuries and the displacement of approximately 90% of Gaza's 2 million residents. Strikes have targeted hospitals, aid convoys, and shelters, leading to mass casualties. For instance, a recent Israeli airstrike killed 16 civilians, mostly women and children, at a school sheltering displaced individuals .
INFORMATION ON CURRENT EVENTS
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Israel to seize more of Gaza if Hamas keeps refusing to free hostages, defence minister says
Pray for Christians in Gaza
The Christian community in Gaza is among the oldest in the world, but now they are being starved and targeted.
Please pray for all those effected by this war to have a safe passage out, safety for women, children, and the vulnerable, and an end to all violence.
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These Christians have deep attachments to their ancient churches and cemeteries, and the land on which their families have lived since the first century — when their ancestors were among Jesus’s first disciples. And the IDF seems determined to drive them out. Unlike their Muslim neighbors, these Christians have nowhere else to go. - Jason Jones, Founder of the Vulnerable People Project
