Shalom Everyone - Here is the latest and hopefully the final update as at  7 pm Monday August 14th.  If the ceasefire continues
to hold,  I will cease the daily reports after this one.  If there are any strategic developments we will send out a special report.  Otherwise expect to receive the regular Carmel Alert at the end of the week.  Thank you so much for standing with Israel through the ordeal of the last 30 days.  God bless you all  .................

*  The Sound of Silence  -  Ceasefire is holding   

Shalom has returned to northern Israel. HALLELUYAH  !!!    The fragile ceasefire is in place and holding. In 4 separate incidents IDF soldiers were provoked by Hizb'Allah soldiers and proceeded to take them out.  There have been no Israeli air raids since the ceasefire began at 8 am local time.  No rockets have been fired towards Israel today. Israelis are breathing a sigh of relief in the hope that life will now return to normal.

A record 250 rockets were fired into Israel Sunday, including 8 heavy Khaibar-1 missiles. Do you remember what I explained to you just a few days ago about the Khaibar? Those 8 Khaibars sent into Israel yesterday were an erstwhile 'parting' gesture before this cease-fire - a message from Nasrallah to say, "Don't forget Khaibar - we'll be back to finish the job of destroying every Jew." That's exactly what Khabair is about. If you missed the first explanation of the significance of this word, put in 'Khabair' on Google and you'll understand.

On the political scene, many voices are beginning to question the competance of PM Olmert and his defense minister Amir Peretz.  Both came to power only a few months ago with alomost no military experience.  High ranking army officers say they had strategised a plan that most likely would have fully removed the Hizb'Allah threat, but Plmert & Peretz refused to allow them to go ahead.  Unacceptable numbers of Israeli soldiers lost their lives because of Olmerts mind changing and hesitations. And Israel failed to gain the victory for the first time in her 60 year war filled history.   As the hours pass, more & more calls are being heard for Olmert & Peretz to resign.   We agree !!!

*   Why Nasrallah Reneged on Cease-fire   Lekarev News Report

After Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah backtracked from his earlier consent to abide by the UN brokered cease-fire, Israeli FM Tzipi Livni put in urgent calls to the US secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice and the French foreign minister in an effort to salvage the ceasefire from Nasrallah’s 12th-hour retraction.  In turn, Secretary Rice called Lebanese PM to warn him that if the UN Lebanon resolution is not implemented, “We will not be responsible for the consequences”.

Intelligence sources tell us that Tehran has ordered Nasrallah to keep Israel engaged in combat for another 3 to 4 weeks. That is when he suddenly backed away from his Saturday pledges to France and the Siniora government of Lebanon to accept a ceasefire and a UNIFIL force in south Lebanon. Nasrallah said he would wait a month to see how Israel’s retreat from the disputed Shabaa Farms was progressing. At that news, the shocked Lebanese ministers called off their meeting to discuss the deployment of their forces in the south and the disarming of Hizballah.

*  Hizbollah Distributes "Victory" Leaflets   Lekarev News Report

Hizbullah volunteers distributed leaflets this morning congratulating Lebanon on its "big victory" and thanking citizens for their patience during the 34-day war with Israel. Supporters of the terror group were seen passing out leaflets to cars heading south on the Zahrani highway, which connects the hard-hit southern cities of Nabatiyeh, Tyre and Sidon. "Congratulations to you on the big victory, with the support of God, the mujahedeen (holy warriors) and your patience," it read.  

Thousands of cars began flooding Lebanon's bombed out highways heading south within an hour of a UN cease-fire taking hold, and Lebanese army troops scrambled to repair roads in time for the deluge of refugees returning home.
 
*  Why Nasrallah Reneged on Cease-fire  Lekarev News Report

After Hizbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah backtracked from his earlier consent to abide by the UN brokered cease-fire, Israeli FM Tzipi Livni put in urgent calls to the US secretary of State, Condoleeza Rice and the French foreign minister in an effort to salvage the ceasefire from Nasrallah’s 12th-hour retraction.  In turn, Secretary Rice called Lebanese PM to warn him that if the UN Lebanon resolution is not implemented, “We will not be responsible for the consequences”.

Intelligence sources tell us that Tehran has ordered Nasrallah to keep Israel engaged in combat for another 3 to 4 weeks. That is when he suddenly backed away from his Saturday pledges to France and the Siniora government of Lebanon to accept a ceasefire and a UNIFIL force in south Lebanon. Nasrallah said he would wait a month to see how Israel’s retreat from the disputed Shabaa Farms was progressing. At that news, the shocked Lebanese ministers called off their meeting to discuss the deployment of their forces in the south and the disarming of Hizballah.

*  Soldier’s release could not be tied to agreement      Israel Today News
 
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said in a meeting with the families of kidnapped soldiers Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser that there was no chance of tying the entire ceasefire agreement to the release of their sons.  “Despite the great difficulty in saying this, I have told the families of the kidnapped soldiers. I looked them in the eye and told them the truth. I am taking full responsibility. I decided to take responsibility on a decision which gives us significant international support in this matter which is not only Israel’s problem, but now the entire international leadership is committed to solving the issue of the kidnapped soldiers,” Olmert said.

The meeting with the PM Ollmert was very difficult. There were many tears around the table and the families did not hide their disappointment. “We were expecting for you stick to the principle of releasing the soldiers. We were promised that you will not compromise,” said Benny Regev, brother of Eldad Regev.  IDF’s Chief of Staff, Lt. General Dan Halutz said during the Cabinet meeting that the release of the soldiers should be put high on the agenda and how to turn this into an operative issue. Halutz reminded the ministers that Israel holds 13 Hizballah prisoners and many more bodies.

*  You win some, you lose some      Israel Today News Report

Reporters find real reason for a bombed hospital in Lebanon, and Israel blunders proof of killed Hizballah terrorists.  In many caaes the battle for public opinion is just as important, if not more so, than the real battles waged on the ground. Here are two examples of the fragility of the opinion war.  While on a tour of a bombed hospital in the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, a group of foreign journalists, who were supposed to have been shocked by an unprovoked bombing of a civilian hospital, quickly found out the real reason for the hit.  While on the tour, Dr. Fuad Fath, a physician working at the hospital, showed the damage caused to the hospital by an Israeli air strike and asked the reporters, “What reason in the world does Israel have to bomb a hospital?”

The answer was quickly found: A reporter from the Canada National Post who was on the tour said that the reporters were looking around for the answer and found it after a short time. In a field adjacent to the hospital, the reporters found the remains of a rocket launcher hit by Israel.
The reporters returned to the hospital and confronted Dr. Fath with what they found. The doctor. immediately confessed that Hizballah indeed fired rockets from nearby the hospital. “What choice do we have? We need to fight from somewhere, no?” the doctor said angrily and added, “This is the beloved land of the Hizballah.”

While Israel held real proof of the number of Hizballah terrorists killed in clashes with the Israel Defense Forces, nothing was done to take advantage of this precious info. What a shame…
   
*   Important update for prayer & intercession for our soliders  Several divisions of soldiers have returned to Israel.  However thousands  of IDF soldiers continue to be located inside Lebanese territory attempting to hold the ceasefire in place.  They are still targets for Hizb'Allah snipers.  The situation in Gaza is still very volatile.  Please pray for protection, rest and refreshment as the soldiers sit by their posts. Lets also pray that the Messianic believers will have lots of opportunities to share the Gospel with their fellow soldiers..

Here are the names of  the believing soldiers currently in the army  ................  Please Protect & refresh them all Lord !

In Lebanon or on the Israeli side of the border

Adam Rosenfeld                 Aharon U                                Alon Williams                         Assi
Daniel Miller                       Daniel Boskey                        David Boskey                     
David Janis                         Dima Mazurovsky                   Eli Birnbaum
Eli Abramov                        Elisha Ben Haim                     Elisha U
Gidon Harveson                  Gill                                          Herman Haustein                   Heskel Intrater
Jed Cohen                          Joel Golden                            Jonathan                                Joshua Meyers                      
Leonid  0                             Luke Garawoski
Joshua U Leonid O             Mordy Wizeman                      Naphtali Greenburg
Pavel                                  Rami Morrison                         Reuven Miller                      Stefan Silver 
Yedidiya                              Yigal Gittelman                       Yotam Marcus                        Zev Sigilin
          
 
Girl serving in Lebanon:      Achinoam G. (paramedic)

In action in Gaza

Shmuel Belei                        Yossi Schweig

In action in West Bank

Mikey S                                                       Aaron Peisch
Ariel Weiss                                                    Chaim Malespin
Moshe Malespin                                            Daniel Miller
Rafi Neibur                                                    Yedidia Foredin
Joshua  Lazarus                                            Lior Sperendeo
                                                                                            
In action  -  location unknown

Ariel Birnbaum                         Aaron Randleman                      Asael                                                       
Eli Abramov                              Eli Chopinsky                              Effie
Fyodr                                        Kolya Rybin                        
Kosta                                        Lior S.                                                      
Matti Shoshani                         Marco                                          Messele E            
Michael Lazrus                               Nabil Netanel                              Nadav  Marcus
Oriel Danielson                        Pniel Zuela                                  Rodrigo                                   
Solomon E                               Tom D                                          Uriel D.                                  
Yigal Gittelman                        Yehuda B                                    Yoni Janis
Yuval Frank-Bierman

Girls in the army

Hila Halamish         Moriel Lazarus               Marina  M                 Tamar
Leah Seguin           Rebekka Loveall            Josie                       Anina Serby
Melanie                  Devorah Mizrachi           Avigail Shomron      Maggi Garowaski
Adi Shoshani          Rachel                            Betty Ashel             Marina M     
Karina Q                  Natalya  A.                       Riki K                      Bat Ami G.


In training boot camp

Avi Shishkoff             Jordan Silver 
Aviel  Y.                    Josh H.                     Ofir R


*  Financial Assistance is urgently needed in the north of Israel

As well as a tragic loss of life and serious injuries, this war is exacting an enormous financial cost.  There are massive practical needs here in Haifa and the northern towns.  Our congregation, Tents of Mercy is a excellent channel for you to add practical assistance to your prayer and solidarity support.  Channelling your donations through a Messianic ministry like TOM  not only meets the physical needs of the people but helps the Messianic believers to establish relationships with unbelieving Israel and gives us the opportunity to share the love of God with those who are hurting, mourning lost loved ones, and in bewilderment at what is taking place in their midst.  Please send your humanitarian aid donation directly to the Tents of Mercy bank account -  details below.  If that is a problem, please contact us.

Bank Leumi 
Jerusalem Avenue 18
Kiryat Bialik,  Israel
Tel: 04-871-4311
Branch: 874
Account Name:   Tents of Mercy ( 9A Lachish St, Kiryat Yam D, Israel 29000 )
Account #:     01404253
Routing Number:   LUMIILITXXX


For the coming Kingdom

David & Josie 

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