There's an interesting article in The Jewish Press on the origin and decision-making process behind the "Prayer for the State of Israel" that is recited in many Jewish congregations.

Our Father in heaven, Protector and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the beginning of our redemption. Shield it beneath the wings of your love and spread Your canopy of peace upon it; send Your light and truth to its leaders, generals and advisors, and direct them with Your wise counsel. Strengthen the hand of the defenders of our holy land; grant them salvation; and crown them with the crown of victory. Bring peace to the land and permanent joy to its inhabitants. Remember our fellows Jews in the whole house of Israel throughout the diaspora. Speedily bring them to Zion, Your city, and Jerusalem, Your dwelling place, as it is written in the Torah of Moshe Your servant, “Even if you are dispersed in the farthest parts of the world, from there the Lord, your God, will gather you, from there He will take you. And the Lord, your God will bring you into the land which your fathers possessed and you shall posses it; and He will make you more prosperous and more numerous than your fathers.” Unite our hearts to love and respect Your Name and obey the words of Your Torah. Send us the descendant of David your righteous messiah to redeem those awaiting salvation. Enlighten with Your glory all the inhabitants of the world and let all who breathe proclaim: The Lord, God of Israel, is King, and He rules over all. Amen.