Earlier this week, Israel was hit with late-season rain, and it just rained…and rained…and rained…!

The flood waters took the lives of 9 teenage hikers in southern Israel as they participated in a 25-person pre-army preparatory program. (A 10th death has since been reported.)  Here is a brief look at the search and rescue area:

 

You will find a full report of the story here.

Please pray for the families who lost loved ones, as well as for those who suffered loss of all kinds in the high winds and floods.