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Last week, Israeli forces shot and killed a two-year-old baby in Jenin. Laila Mohammad Ayman Khatib was in the living room with her mother, grandparents, and aunts when sudden Israeli gunfire erupted without warning. Israeli forces fired four bullets through the living room window, one of which struck Laila in the back of the head. 

God of Mercy, we lift before you Laila Mohammad Ayman Khatib, a child whose life was stolen by violence. In our immense grief, our only comfort is in the words of the Psalmist: “He will redeem their soul from oppression and violence. Their blood will be precious in his sight.” (Psalms 72:14) You are the God who liberates, the God who weeps, the God who brings the mighty down from their thrones. Help us to dismantle the walls of oppression and to frustrate the plans of the unjust leaders. 

Lord in your mercy…hear our prayer.