ISIS FIGHTER EXECUTES HIS OWN MOTHER IN PUBLIC: A fighter from terror group ISIS publicly executed his own mother because she asked him to defect from its ranks, an NGO monitoring human rights abuses in Syria and eyewitnesses said. Ali Saqr, 21, executed his 35-year-old mother Lena al-Qasem outside the post office in Raqqa, in front of “hundreds of people,” in which al-Qasem worked. The NGO said the mother and son argued over the son’s commitment to the terrorist group. Following the dispute, the fighter reported her to his leaders, who then arrested her. (Times of Israel) 

HAMAS TERRORIST GROUP REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO DESTROY ISRAEL: Hamas recently reaffirmed its commitment to destroying the Jewish State, while tens of thousands of Palestinians celebrated the terrorist group’s 28th anniversary. “Hamas vows to remain faithful to the liberation of Palestine and to keep its weapon directed at the Israeli occupation only,” read a Hamas statement. Hamas praised the recent wave of Palestinian terrorism plaguing Israel, calling it the “Jerusalem intifada,” and encouraging others to engage in “heroic resistance against Israeli soldiers and settlers.” According to the statement, Hamas will “never compromise even one inch or grain of its soil or holy sites.” Hamas continues to be dedicated to the erosion of Jewish sovereignty in any form and does not distinguish between Israel proper and the Palestinian territories - viewing the entire land of Israel as an occupation. This rejectionist sentiment is at the core of Hamas’ ideology, obstructing any potential for a meaningful peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians. Reinforcing that message, Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal glorified Palestinian terrorists involved in recent attacks against Israelis, calling for the path of “Jihad and blood” as the only way Palestinians can achieve their objectives. (J. Post)

 There has been a 61% increase in antisemitic crime in Britain in the last year, according to the statistics released by the Met Police on Thursday, 24 Dec. 2015. A total of 483 antisemitic crimes were committed up until November 2015, increasing from 299 crimes from November 2014. Hotspots included Westminster where there was a 178% increase, the London Borough of Hackney where there were 122 crimes, Tower Hamlets which had a 100% rise and Lambeth which had a 200% increase. The latest numbers are a continuation of a surge in hate crimes in Britain and specifically in London, where there have been dozens of antisemitic attacks in recent years. (Arutz-7) 

“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.

 ISIS released a taped message on Saturday, 26 Dec. 2015, with a speech by its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in which he threatened the Jewish State. "We are getting closer to you day by day," said the message. "Do not think that we have forgotten about you. It is the obligation of every Muslim to carry out Jihad. God has gathered you in Palestine so that the Mujahadeen can reach you soon and you will hide by the rock and the tree. Palestine will be your graveyard," he said. The audio message said air strikes by Russia and by a USA-led coalition had failed to weaken his army. It also slammed Saudi Arabia's efforts to set up a coalition of Muslim nations to fight his group. "If it was an Islamic coalition, it would have declared itself free from Jewish and Crusader lords and made the killing of Jews and the liberation of Palestine its goal," the message said. (J. Post) 

“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm.” 
Psalm 20: 7-8

OBAMA WANTS TO BRING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SYRIAN REFUGEES INTO THE USA: PERHAPS NOT SUCH A GOOD IDEA: 

Barack Hussein Obama wants to bring tens of thousands of Syrian refugees into the United States, but is that really a good idea? First of all, ISIS has never been more popular in the United States than it is right now, and one recent survey found that approximately 13 percent of all Syrian refugees say that they fully support ISIS. Secondly, the vast majority of these refugees end up on public assistance for an extended period of time. So not only are we bringing in potential terrorists, we are paying for the privilege of doing so. Thirdly, many of these refugees have no intention of ever integrating into USA society. Even among those that are highly educated, many fully intend to continue to practice a form of radical Islam that is antithetical to the American way of life. Yes, there are lots of good people fleeing Syria that need help. In particular, Christians are running away from the tyranny that ISIS and other jihadist groups are trying to impose upon them. Believers in Yeshua are being enslaved, tortured, beheaded and crucified by ISIS. (InfoWars)

EXPELLED SHALIT DEAL PRISONERS FORMING TERRORIST CELLS IN JUDEA & SAMARIA: Palestinian security prisoners released by Israel as part of the 2011 Gilad Shalit deal and expelled to Gaza, Qatar and Turkey have been working to form terrorist cells in Judea & Samaria and east Jerusalem to launch attacks against Israel, Hamas sources said Thursday, 10 Dec 2015. The expelled Hamas prisoners use connections they made before they were arrested, providing their contacts in the territories with funding and guidance. The expelled prisoners have also formed a shadow organization to lead protests, marches and clashes with Israeli security forces, as well as encourage incitement. (Ynet) 

"Let the wicked fall into their own nets, while I pass by in safety.” Ps 141:10