“The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies." Psalm 110:2

UN CRITICIZES ISRAEL FOR ‘EXCESSIVE USE OF FORCE’ AGAINST TERRORISTS: The United Nations called the recent wave of Palestinian terror attacks against Israel “unacceptable,” but criticized Israel for the “excessive use of force” in its self-defense against terrorism. “The unacceptable wave of stabbings, shootings, and car-rammings continues to kill and injure Israelis,” said Cecile Pouilly, a spokeswoman for the UN Human Rights Office. “But the response from Israeli security forces has resulted in alleged attackers, and even bystanders being killed and injured.” Pouilly’s comments mirror Sweden’s recent criticism of Israel. Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom said this month that Israel has “the right to defend itself,” but that the response could not be “extrajudicial executions” or a reaction that was “disproportionate,” with the “number of dead on the other side greater than the original death toll by several factors.” The UN has been known for its disproportionate amount of resolutions criticizing Israel over time. (Koenig)

Pray that the nations will join together in a united front against terrorist groups and those who carry out terrorist violence – rather than criticizing Israel for necessary acts of self defense against those who collectively embrace murder.