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WATCH: Bishop Robert Stearns and Dr. Jack Hayford, lead the largest annual global prayer movement for Israel, uniting millions in over 175 nations to stand together for the peace of Jerusalem
Two powerful global gatherings converged in Jerusalem\u2019s heart yesterday. Hosted by Eagles\u2019 Wings, the Day of Prayer for the Peace<\/a> of Jerusalem (DPPJ) and Awake Jerusalem brought together believers from across the nations for a historic moment of worship, prayer, and awakening at the Tower of David near Jaffa Gate.
From 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Jewish and Christian friends joined for the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem event, lifting their voices in unity to declare God\u2019s promises of peace over the city and the people of Israel.
Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa\u2019ar attended the event, saying, \u201cI hope that we are the closest to a hostage deal since the one in January. I want to thank US President Donald Trump<\/a> for all his efforts regarding this huge mission of bringing all our hostages back home. The Israeli government is committed to bringing home all the hostages, dead and alive.\u201d
The mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion<\/a>, who was also in attendance, said, \u201cAt the heart of all our prayers is the return of the hostages, the end to the war, and the beginning of a new chapter in our region. So we pray we see our loved ones home as speedily as possible.\u201d
During the gathering, singer Yuval Raphael, who represented Israel at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, gave a moving performance and shared her powerful story of survival from Hamas\u2019s October 7 massacre. Raphael recounted the harrowing moments she endured and the hope that continues to guide her today.
Since its founding in 2002, the DPPJ has mobilized millions of believers from over 175 nations to intercede for Jerusalem, affirming Psalm 122:6, \u201cPray for the peace of Jerusalem: May who loves you prosper.\u201d
Later in the evening, the celebration continued as Awake Jerusalem transformed the Tower of David into a vibrant center of praise and proclamation. The evening of worship featured award-winning artists and global influencers such as Nate Diaz, Paul Wilbur, David Binion, Bryson Rory, and Ross Johnston.
Together, these back-to-back gatherings reflected the heartbeat of a growing global movement \u2013 one that believes Jerusalem is not only the center of biblical history but the epicenter of God\u2019s redemptive future for the nations.
Bishop Robert Stearns<\/a>, the founder and executive director of Eagles\u2019 Wings, said, \u201cAs the world\u2019s eyes are once again on Jerusalem, we stand shoulder to shoulder \u2013 Jew and Christian, Israeli and international \u2013 declaring that God\u2019s covenant promises still stand. This is more than a concert or a prayer meeting; it is a prophetic sign that hope and restoration are rising from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. When we pray and worship together here, we are shaping history.\u201d
The convergence of the Day of Prayer and Awake Jerusalem also marked the culmination of the Watchmen on the Wall Israel Tour, which brought hundreds of Christian leaders and believers to Israel this year to walk the ancient paths, meet local leaders, and strengthen ties between the church and Israel.
As day turned to night, worship echoed throughout the stones of Jerusalem\u2019s Old City, declaring that peace \u2013 not conflict \u2013 must have the final word over Jerusalem.<\/p>\n