Why Won’t Israel Agree to a Ceasefire?

A Jew and a Gentile Discuss

In this episode of A Jew and A Gentile Discuss, Carly and Ezra clarify some of the complexities of a ceasefire agreement and why Israel hasn’t agreed thus far. They challenge listeners to read multiple news sources to get the whole picture because a single source gives only a single perspective. They also offer some concrete ways to pray for Israel. Here’s some of what they cover in this discussion:

• The fickle nature of the news cycle that has moved on from the Israel war, but Israel and the Middle East are still very much in the thick of it
• Misleading headlines that don’t indicate the complexities of the war and what Israel is dealing with
• The difference between a ceasefire and a truce
• What’s breaking down in the recent ceasefire talks with Hamas
• Four specific things to pray regarding this war

Along the Way

Along the way, you’ll hear about:

• The root of anti-Semitism
• Wait, what? Israel and Hamas were actually already in a ceasefire on October 7?
• The humanitarian crisis in Gaza before October 7 – where did all that aid go?
• How the tragic plight of the Gazans and the fight against the terrorist regime Hamas are separate issues in this very complex war
• Who this war is not against
• How both societies – Israel and Gaza – are traumatized right now, and both deserve our compassion and prayers
• The abundant opportunities for the Gospel in both Israel and Gaza right now

Words You Might Learn (or learn more about) in This Episode

Hezbollah, Yeshua, truce, ceasefire, Isa

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode

Psalm 89:14

James 4:12

Genesis 17:8

Isaiah 11:10–12, Ezekiel 11:16–20

Genesis 12:3

Previous Episodes Mentioned

S1 E8 – Anti-Semitism Exposed

S4.5 E6 – Practical Ways to Combat Anti-Semitism

S1 E14 – Israel: A Little Word Loaded with Meaning

S1 E15 – Israel: Promised Land and Political State

Thanks for listening!

Other Resources for You

Israeli News Sources:

Jerusalem Post, www.jpost.com

Times of Israel, www.timesofisrael.com

All Israel News,

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