Pray for the West Bank and Gaza
Learn about and pray for the West Bank and Gaza in just 5 minutes per week!
Receive one email per week for 13 weeks about their history, geography, persecution profile, and largest unreached people groups.
WEEK 1
Prayercast
Pray along with a local believer for their nation.
WEEK 2
Operation World
Pray through Operation World's country profile.
WEEK 3
World Watch List
Pray through the country's persecution profile.
WEEKS 4-13
People Groups
Pray for the country's 10 largest unreached people groups.
Introduction
Located west of Syria and Jordan, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank are some of the world’s most contested lands. The West Bank, situated between Israel and Jordan and bordering the Dead Sea, holds historical significance, with Jericho being one of the world’s oldest cities.
Since Israel’s formation in 1948, Palestinian life has been marked by conflicts, leading to mass displacement. Sixty-one percent of Palestinians live in exile, with only five million remaining in the region.
The Gaza Strip and West Bank have a complex history, from Ottoman rule to British Palestine. Violent confrontations between Jewish and Arab communities escalated, leading to the 1948 Israeli War of Independence. After the Six-Day War in 1967, both territories came under Israeli military occupation, resulting in high unemployment, poverty, and limited access to essentials.
Palestinian Christians face persecution from radical Islamists and Israelis, while their dwindling numbers reflect a challenging environment. The hope for peace and reconciliation remains amidst the strife, a prayer for all.
Read on to learn how you can pray for the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Fast Facts
Capital City: Jerusalem (claimed)
Population: 5.4 million (99% unreached)
People Groups: 12
10/40 Window: Yes
Major People Groups: Palestinian Arab (89%), Israeli Jew (9%)
Major Religions: Islam (85%), Ethnic Religions (10%)
Language: Arabic, Hebrew, English
GDP Per Capita: $6,220
Literacy Rate: 98%
Did you know? The West Bank is home to Bethlehem and Jericho.
The Gaza Strip has 50% more people than Manhattan and is about 6 times the size of Manhattan.
Pray for the unreached people groups of the West Bank and Gaza
Below are the 8 unreached people groups of the West Bank and Gaza Strip:
| Name | Religion | Population |
| Palestinian Arab | Islam | 4,753,000 |
| Israeli Jew | Ethnic | 458,000 |
| Deaf | Islam | 40,000 |
| Levantine Bedouin | Islam | 29,000 |
| Syrian Arab | Islam | 15,000 |
| Adyghe | Islam | 4,800 |
| Samaritan | Ethnic | 1,100 |
| Domari Romani | Islam | 700 |
Pray for the West Bank and Gaza
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