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Last week, Defence for Children International Palestine released a report detailing Israel’s widespread policy of “detaining and torturing” Palestinian children in Gaza. The report, which says some children have been used as human shields, cites children who say they have been subjected to systemic torture and abuse.
O Merciful and Just Creator, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieving for the innocent lives caught in the chains of oppression. We despair and hold righteous anger at a world that has accepted the abuse of our children. We lift up the children of Gaza, whose voices cry out from the depths of suffering, asking for Your divine intervention. Holy Spirit, be with them in their moments of despair and heal their wounds. Guide us to seek accountability for the oppressors and uphold the dignity of all life.
Lord, in your mercy… hear our prayer.