Friday, February 10, 2012
Regular readers of this blog know all too well the Islamist exploits of Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, the international Muslim Brotherhood's spiritual leader and top strategist. As I reported recently on CBN News (click on the viewer below to watch), Qaradawi believes the day of a new Islamic Caliphate is dawning, thanks to the so-called Arab Spring. He made this view abundantly clear recently in a meeting with leaders of the Brotherhood's Palestinian branch, Hamas. here's more, from IPT News:
A Hamas delegation headed by the self-proclaimed Prime Minister of Gaza met Yusuf al Qaradawi, the highly influential Muslim Brotherhood theologian, in Qatar Saturday. In the love fest which followed, as reported on Qaradawi's website, "His Eminence also gave the people of Gaza and Palestine the good news that victory is near and at the door."
Along with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the delegation included Yehya Al-Sinwar, a top security strategist, and his deputy Rawhi Mushtaha, recently released from long terms in Israeli prison as part of the prisoner swap. They invited Qaradawi to visit Gaza, where he could broadcast over Hamas's media outlet, al Aqsa TV. They also prayed that God would extend the Sheikh's life to allow him to pray alongside them in Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque.
Read it all. And click on the viewer below to watch my report about Qaradawi: a man the Obama administration is reportedly using to "mediate" in secret U.S. negotiations with the Taliban.
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Watch this week's Stakelbeck on Terror show below.
On this episode, we analyze the Iranian regime's ongoing 32-year war against America, and how Iran's nuclear weapons program is not just a threat to the Middle East, but to the world--contrary to some dangerous misperceptions that have been gaining traction in some places (like Ron Paul's campaign headquarters).
We also examine the Iranian regime's apocalyptic beliefs and how they motivate its jihad against the nation it calls "The Great Satan" -- America. That includes an in-depth look at how Iran and its proxy, Hezbollah, are establishing a network throughout Latin America--at the very doorstep of the United States.
Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, an expert on U.S.-Israeli relations, also joins us to discuss Iran, the so-called "Arab Spring," the folly of a Palestinian state and whether war is in on the horizon in the Middle East.
Plus: don't miss this week's "Sharia Flaw" segment, where we take aim at the Iranian regime's recent jihad against...Barbie. Yes, the doll.
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For years, I've documented Great Britain's descent into PC-addled, post-Christian, Islamist madness. In 2010, I received a first-hand taste of it during a week-long stay in London in which I interviewed Anjem Choudary and other notorious Islamists, some Al Qaeda-linked (see the video I've embedded below), who are walking the streets of the British capital as free men--and in many cases, collecting generous welfare benefits from the state.
I actually dedicated an entire chapter of my book, The Terrorist Next Door, to my personal experiences in Britain and the general overall decline of that once proud nation. If there is a living, breathing symbol of that decline and weakness, other than Choudary, it has to be Abu Qatada.
Acknowledged as Al Qaeda's spiritual leader in Europe and a former confidante of Osama bin Laden, Qatada has been in and out of British custody for years, as leftist British judges refuse to deport him back to his native Jordan for fears he'll be tortured. Poor guy.
In the past, when he's been free, Qatada and his family have collected the obligatory (for jihadists) welfare benefits from the British government. Incredibly, it looks like Qatada and his brood may now be living on the government dole once again: and just in time for the 2012 London Olympics.
Or maybe it's really not so incredible--after all, this is Londonistan. Here's more, from The Telegraph:
It is simply not acceptable that Britain is unable to deport radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada who "poses a serious risk to our national security", Home Secretary Theresa May said today.
Mrs May said she disagreed with a senior immigration judge's decision to bail Abu Qatada yesterday, which means he will be free and walking his child to school within a week.
"The right place for a terrorist is a prison cell; the right place for a foreign terrorist is a foreign prison cell far away from Britain," Mrs May said.
The radical Islamic preacher will be back on the streets within days after he was granted bail, despite even his own defence team suggesting he posed a “grave risk”.
Mr Justice Mitting granted Qatada bail after the European Court of Human Rights ruled that he could not be deported to his native Jordan.
Downing Street said it did not regard the ruling as “the end of the road”, warning that the man once described as Osama bin Laden’s “right hand man in Europe” remained “dangerous” to Britain.
A spokeswoman for the Prime Minister said the Home Secretary, Theresa May, was considering how to respond to the judgment.
“We are absolutely committed to protecting national security and we are going to take the necessary measures to do so,” the Downing Street spokeswoman said.
“We are in no doubt that this is a dangerous man and he poses a real threat to our security. He has not changed his views or attitude to this country.
“It is not the end of the road. We are considering our legal options.”
Good luck with that. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Winston Churchill is turning in his grave. Click on the viewer below to watch my 2010 interviews with wanted terrorists walking free in London.
Monday, February 06, 2012
In recent weeks, I've been documenting (see here and here) the increasingly hostile rhetoric coming out of Moscow regarding a potential American or Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, not to mention the Kremlin's shameless backing of the blood-soaked Assad regime in Syria.
Now a former Russian colonel-general is getting in on the act with perhaps the most heated--and stunning--statements yet. Below is a partial transcript, from MEMRI (See video here):
Following are excerpts from an interview with Colonel-General [ret.] Leonid Ivashov, former member of the Russian Joint Chiefs of Staff, which aired on Russia Today TV on February 1, 2012:
Interviewer: Dr. Leonid, do you think that these preparations and very large maneuvers, which will soon be conducted by Russia, are meant as preparation for war, or rather, a military strike against Iran?
[…]
Leonid Ivashov: These maneuvers and training will demonstrate Russia's readiness to use military power to defend its national interests and to bolster its political position. The maneuvers will show that Russia does not want any military operations to be waged against Iran or Syria. I assume that the people in the West and in Israel who design the schemes for a large geopolitical operation in the greater Middle East region draw a direct connection between the situation in Syria and in Iran. Indeed, these two countries are allies, and both are considered guaranteed partners of Russia. The only question, therefore, is who they will try to destroy first as a stable country: Syria or Iran.
[…]
A strike against Syria or Iran is an indirect strike against Russia and its interests. Russia would lose important positions and allies in the Arab world. Therefore, by defending Syria, Russia is defending its own interests.
In addition, Russia is thus defending the entire world from Fascism. Everybody should acknowledge that Fascism is making strides on our planet. What they did in Libya is nearly identical to what Hitler and his armies did against Poland and then Russia. Today, therefore, Russia is defending the entire world from Fascism.
Russian leaders' increasingly bellicose stance on Middle East affairs could wind up earning them more than they bargained for--and then some.
Click on the viewer below to watch a recent episode of the Stakelbeck on Terror show in which I analyzed Russia's likely role in the so-called War of Gog and Magog described in the Book of Ezekiel, Chapters 38 and and 39.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
My latest report is one that will make your blood boil. Over the years, Palestinian terror groups have slaughtered countless Israeli civilians. What many people may not know is that in the process, Palestinian terrorists have also killed and injured dozens of American citizens.
Now there is a movement to have those Palestinians face justice here in the United States. But the hardest part may be getting the U.S. government to take action.
Click on the viewer below to watch. And prepare to be outraged.
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
I've spent my entire life living in the liberal bastions of Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C., so visiting Texas--where God and country still matter--is always a thrill. I've been in the Lone Star State all this week for some very important engagements.
It all kicked off Monday night in San Antonio, where I delivered a keynote address at the annual Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Leadership Summit. The event was part of a live webcast and took place in front of CUFI's national leadership. I discussed the gathering threats of Iran, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood as well as the possibility of a Middle East war in 2012. I also shared some of my personal story about how God led me into this line of work.
But the highlight of the evening for me, undoubtedly, was being introduced by a man I admire tremendously, CUFI's founder, Pastor John Hagee.
On Tuesday night, I spoke again, this time at the University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) as part of a CUFI on Campus event. The response was great but the night was not without its drama. Four or five members of UTSA's Muslim Students Association (MSA)--a Muslim Brotherhood-linked group--showed up at the event, a few of them clad in Palestinian keffiyehs, and attempted to ask confrontational questions during the Q and A session after my talk.
One of their arguments, laughably, was that the Brotherhood was "founded as a charitable organization." Unfortunately for them, they didn't get very far with that line of (un) reasoning, and after I hit them with some harsh facts, they simply got up, frustrated, and walked out of the room.
Today, I'm in Dallas for the final leg of my Texas trip, taping a two-hour special for the Glenn Beck Program on GBTV about the one year anniversary of the so-called Arab Spring and what comes next. I'll be joined on the panel with Glenn by two good friends and watchmen on the wall, retired Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin and Frank Gaffney.
Be sure to tune in to GBTV.com tonight at 5-7 p.m. EST to watch.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
I'm pleased to announce that my keynote speech at the annual Christians United for Israel (CUFI) Leadership Summit on Monday night, Jan. 30, will be webcast live. To watch my presentation as it is happening, click here.
The event begins at 7:30 p.m. CST (that's 8:30 p.m. EST, 5:30 p.m. PST) with opening remarks from CUFI's founder, the one and only Pastor John Hagee and from my good friend, CUFI's tireless Executive Director, David Brog.
I'll then speak for 45 minutes on the threats gathering against America and Israel: from Iran to Hezbollah to the Muslim Brotherhood and the Arab Spring/Islamist Winter. I'll also break down some of the prophetic implications of what's happening in the Middle East and share a bit about my personal journey and how God led me powerfully to this line of work.
In other words, a rare glimpse at the man behind the madness.
So check out the webcast and remember to log on Tuesday, Jan. 31, as well to see another keynote address to the Summit given by former Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer, president of American Values.
CUFI is the nation's largest pro-Israel group, with close to 1 million members. We're expecting a large audience and hope you can tune in to both webcasts and help us sound the alarm in these perilous times for America and Israel's security.
Friday, January 27, 2012
So let me get this straight: the Iranian regime realizes that Egypt's new Muslim Brotherhood/Salafist-dominated Parliament is going to lead to an Islamic state, yet the Obama administration doesn't? Or perhaps the Obama administration understands full well that Egypt--and the rest of the Middle East--are heading into an Islamist Winter, and the Obamis are happy about it. Here's more, from the Egypt Independent:
The inauguration of Egypt's new parliament is an important step toward fulfilling public demands for the establishment of a regime based on Islam, said Ali Larijani, speaker of the Iranian parliament, in a letter on Wednesday. The letter was sent to Saad al-Katatny, People's Assembly speaker.
In the letter, Larijani extended his congratulations to Katatny and expressed pleasure that the latter had been elected as parliamentary speaker.
In the message, posted on Al-Alam channel online, Larijani also said he hoped that brotherly ties between the two countries would grow stronger.
Given the importance of parliamentary cooperation in the development of bilateral relations, Iran's parliament is ready to help promote parliamentary collaboration, Larijani said.
Not so fearless prediction: Iran and Egypt will forge closer ties in the coming months and years as the Egyptian relationship with America unravels and the treaty with Israel is smashed. As for the latter, it could happen even sooner than some think.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The latest episode of the Stakelbeck on Terror show is one that is sure to get people talking.
We examine the events currently unfolding in the Middle East and how they line up with Biblical prophecy.
From Iranian nukes and the assault on Israel, to the rise of radical Islam, to Russia’s strengthening ties with Iran and Turkey’s radical turn, we break down the prophetic implications.
Leading Bible prophecy expert William Koenig joins us as we examine Ezekiel 38-39, Psalm 83, Isaiah 17, and other verses that could be lining up for fulfillment. You can watch by clicking on the viewer below.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
I reported last year on how the International Red Cross--a supposedly non-political organization--was sheltering three wanted Hamas terrorist--er, 'lawmakers"--at its eastern Jerusalem headquarters (click on the viewer below to watch). Now, after 18 months, Israeli authorites have finally got their men.
Here's more, from AP:
Two lawmakers from the militant Palestinian party Hamas were arrested after hiding for over a year inside a Red Cross compound in Jerusalem, an Israeli police spokesman said Monday.
The spokesman, Micky Rosenfeld, said the men were wanted for "Hamas activities." He would not elaborate.
Red Cross officials confirmed the men had been holed up inside. In a statement, the Red Cross said that Khaled Abu Arfa and Mohammed Totah sought refuge in the compound on July 1, 2010, to escape Israeli arrest.
Israel, the U.S., EU and Israel list Hamas as a terror group due to its suicide bombings and other attacks aimed at civilians that have killed hundreds of Israelis.
Israel bans Hamas from operating in Jerusalem. Last week Israel arrested the Hamas speaker of the Palestinian parliament.
Rosenfeld said the Hamas men were arrested when they ventured outside the Red Cross compound Monday.
Shortly after the arrests, a group of Palestinians forced their way into the Red Cross compound, Red Cross spokeswoman Cecilia Goin said. "They acted violently against Red Cross staff and then left," Goin said. Nobody was seriously hurt, she said.
Ah, Cecilia Goin. Be sure to watch my report below to see her less-then-fond view of Israel. Perhaps now that she has seen the true, violent face of Hamas, that will change (sort of like the old saying that a conservative is a liberal who has been mugged by reality).
Then again, probably not. Leftism is a blind ideology that defies all rationality and refuses to identify evil for what it is. In the upside down world of the left, good is evil and evil is good. Hence, Israel is a "racist, genocidal, colonialist occupier that has illegally seized Palestinian land" while Hamas terrorists are merely "oppressed, disposessed Palestinians who are legitimately resisting occupation."