Evyatar David Israeli Hostage life hangs in the balance in Gaza

🙏 Praying for Evyatar David – An Israeli Hostage in Gaza

Evyatar David, born on December 24, 2000, is a young man from Kfar Saba, Israel. He was kidnapped during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack while attending the Nova music festival, alongside his childhood friend Guy Gilboa-Dalal.

Now, at just 24 years old, Evyatar’s life hangs in the balance. On August 1, 2025, Hamas released a heartbreaking video showing him emaciated, starved, and sitting in a dark tunnel with only a sparse food chart beside him. Another video shows him digging with a shovel, believing he may be preparing his own grave. His suffering has been condemned worldwide as a violation of basic human dignity.

His image has appeared on billboards in Times Square, newspapers, and international campaigns calling for his release. Yet, as of today, he remains in captivity — weak, starving, and separated from his loved ones. This is a call for us not only to be aware, but to intercede in prayer.

Why We Should Pray for Evyatar

• For his safety and release: That God would make a way for him to be freed swiftly and safely.
• For strength and provision: That he would be given food, water, and humane treatment in captivity.
• For courage and hope: That his spirit will not be broken, and he may feel God’s nearness.
• For his family: That they receive divine comfort and hope as they endure this pain.
• For global action: That the international community will not stay silent until Evyatar David is freed.