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Today, we're talking about the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Senate hearings for

Trump's cabinet picks, the ban of red dye number three, and other top news for Friday,

January 17th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover today.

Here's the quote of the day. I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God,

written by those who are inspired. I study the Bible daily. Sir Isaac Newton.

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The 10-US ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin Sunday.

On Wednesday night, the U.S. announced that the anticipated deal was done, but yesterday, Israel delayed its approval, accusing Hamas of backtracking to extort last-minute concessions. Hamas denied the claim. Israel's cabinet

will convene tomorrow to vote on the ceasefire. Under the agreement, the first six-week phase

would see a ceasefire, 33 Hamas held hostages released, including Americans,

hundreds of life-sentenced Palestinian prisoners released, and partial IDF withdrawal from Gaza.

Negotiations for the final ceasefire and hostage release would come 16 days later.

Fighting is raged on throughout final negotiations. Hamas says

Israeli airstrikes Wednesday and Thursday killed 75 people and endangered a hostage. Israel says it

killed a terrorist who participated in the October 7th Massacre.

Join us in prayer for long-term peace,

confident that God is able to spread across the globe the peace that he has given to those who trust him.

Book of Common Prayer, page 654, says,

Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness.

No strength known, but the strength of love.

So mightily spread abroad your spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner

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