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After Stunning Loses In The Middle East, Islamic Terror Group ISIS Sets Up New Beachhead In The Philippines

As ISIS loses ground in the Middle East, militants from around this region are moving their operations to Southeast Asia — primarily the Philippines.

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At a crowded center for refugees fleeing the fighting that has ravaged this city, Merlinda Obedencio never lets her most valuable possession out of sight: a blue cellphone. It is the only link she has to her husband and three of their six children being held by Islamic State-linked extremists ISIS.

Obedencio’s husband, Raul, and their children were captured by the local Maute extremist group during a siege that started May 23 and has left almost 600 dead.

Almost 400,000 people have been displaced by the fighting in Marawi, a city on the southern island of Mindanao, according to the Philippine military. And like Obedencio, most face an uncertain future in a region turned upside down by extremist violence.

The Islamic State, also known as ISIS, views the drawn-out battle as a major win at a time when it is being driven out of its base in Iraq and Syria, bringing greater attention to the Philippines and Southeast Asia as a new beachhead for extremists.

“This is what I consider the first significant example of how foreign fighters from the Syria/Iraq battle space can be brought to bear in another part of the world,” said Thomas Sanderson, director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C.

After weeks of not knowing whether her family was alive, Obedencio got a call from her husband, who got access to a hidden cellphone. He said he is forced to cook for his captors. He said their 20-year-old son is being used as a human shield on the front lines, while their daughter, 17, was “married” to one of the fighters.

Her husband has since been able to call or text a handful of times, and this contact helps Obedencioda, a devout Christian, keep going.

“For almost two months, I can’t sleep well,” she said. “I’m always thinking of them — are they in good hands? Sometimes when they call I thank God that my family is still alive. I don’t know what we will do after this. All I can do is pray.”

Farhan Macapandia, 23, an English teacher, spent 13 days trapped at home with 11 family members and neighbors after the fighting broke out. The last four days were spent without food, having only rainwater they could collect.

The group finally made a break to safety, carrying only a few essentials. They’re now staying at an evacuation center in the military-controlled compound near the heart of the fighting, where daily airstrikes rattle the buildings and stray bullets are a routine danger.

“We don’t have any idea right now if our house is still there,” said Macapandia. ”We don’t have money. Our access to work, lost. Our house, lost. Everything, lost. It seems that we need to have a new life, a new beginning.”

While residents blame the extremists for the violence and chaos, many are also growing impatient with the military and its heavy airstrikes, which are leveling buildings throughout the city.

“We are angry at the two sides — ISIS and the military,” said Macapandia’s mother, Nabiliah. “We are trapped here in a war zone.”

The fighting has been contained to a 7,500-square-foot area of the city, with 60 to 70 militants holding about 100 hostages, said Lt. Col. Jo-Ar Herrera, spokesman for the military’s Task Force Marawi.

The fighting, which initially was expected to end in a matter of days, has killed 427 militants, 99 soldiers and 45 civilians, according to the military. The Philippine congress voted Saturday to extend martial law on Mindanao until the end of the year. President Rodrigo Duterte had declared martial law for 60 days when the fighting began.

Herrera admitted the battle has “exposed the gaps and weaknesses” in the military’s ability to conduct urban warfare. “We should see the city or urban area as the battleground of the future, and we need to upgrade our capabilities,” he said.

Among the fighters who were killed are militants from Chechnya, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, while fighters from Pakistan and Morocco are still active in the city, the Philippine military said. A greater future danger may be fighters from Southeast Asia returning from Iraq and Syria, said analyst Sanderson.

“Without a doubt, Southeast Asians returning is perhaps the most lethal element of the discussion, because they are coming with the same high-level combat skills that the other combatants have, but these are guys who know the local territory and language,” Sanderson said.

As ISIS loses ground in the Middle East, militants from around this region are moving their operations to Southeast Asia — primarily the Philippines, said Sidney Jones, director of Jakarta-based Institute for Policy Analysis of Conflict,

“The idea that the Philippines is now the destination of choice rather than Syria has sunk in,” she said. “That’s definite now.”

Jones warned that the Philippine military is treading a thin line by using excessive force, because of its long history of taking a harsh stance against extremist groups in Mindanao.

“One theme that was used to bring people on board to the ISIS message is the brutality of the security services,” she said. “This was before even the airstrikes. So I think there’s got to be a serious re-think of how the Duterte administration responds to extremism. Because if they’re not careful, they’re going to be building a new generation of extremists, not eradicating the generation that’s there now.”

Many in Marawi agree that the aftermath of the fight may be the biggest challenge.

“There will be social disorder, political instability, health issues,” said Norodin Alonto Lucman, a well-known former politician and Muslim chieftain.

Lucman, who harbored in his home 74 civilians — including 31 Christians — for 12 days during the conflict before escaping, said many conditions that caused extremism in the first place will be exacerbated by the fighting here.

“We believe that this rebellion in Mindanao is caused by poverty,” he said. “With the Marawi crisis, you reduce thousands more people into poverty — but now they have guns.”

In the meantime, Obedencio waits with her blue phone for news about her trapped family. “It’s so hard to be a mother trying to look forward to their release,” she said. “I pray all the time. It’s just a great nightmare.” source

 


 

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BREAKING: President Trump Just Said That Democrats Who Call For Active Duty Military To ‘Refuse Unlawful Orders’ Are To Be Locked Up And Put To Death!

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President Donald Trump said that six Democratic lawmakers who put out a video urging military members to ‘refuse illegal orders’ were guilty of ‘SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!’ in a stunning Thursday morning post

If you needed any more proof that America in 2025 is not merely politically divided but spiritually collapsing, look no further than the astonishing moment this week when Donald Trump declared that a group of Democratic lawmakers—many of them former military and intelligence officers—had engaged in “seditious behavior punishable by death.” Their crime? Posting a video reminding U.S. service members that they are sworn to obey lawful orders, not illegal ones. That’s the Constitution, and that’s the memo.

And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.” Daniel 11:36 (KJB)

Now let’s get something straight. As Christians, we believe Romans 13:1 when it says, “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers.” But we also stand with Acts 5:29, “We ought to obey God rather than men.” The military oath itself requires obedience to the Constitution, not to any one man. So when Democrats released a video telling soldiers not to follow illegal orders, they were actually repeating something baked directly into military law. U.S. law defines seditious conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 2384), rebellion/insurrection (18 U.S.C. § 2383), but applying these to members of Congress and their speech would be unprecedented. Yet Trump responded by calling them traitors who should face death. That is literal insanity, saying that people who follow the Constitution instead of him should be put to death. And just like that, the temperature in America went from simmer to boil. Trump has become an irrational madman, and he is on the verge of doing some real and lasting damage to this country.

‘Punishable by DEATH’: Trump Floats Execution for Democrats Who Urged Soldiers to Disobey Illegal Orders

FROM MEDIAITE: The video, which was shared by Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), featured appearances from herself, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), as well as Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) — all of whom are veterans of the military or intelligence community.

“We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community. The American people need you to stand up for our laws and our Constitution. Don’t give up the ship.” wrote Slotkin in her caption.

As a group, the Democrats submitted that “This administration is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.”

“Right now, the threats to our constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home. Our laws are clear: You can refuse illegal orders. You can refuse illegal orders. You must refuse illegal orders,” they continued, before going on to assert that “We have your back.”

“Don’t give up the ship,” urged several of the participants at the conclusion of the video.

On Thursday morning, Trump shared an article about the video, as well as his own thoughts on the matter.

“It’s called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL. Their words cannot be allowed to stand – We won’t have a Country anymore!!! An example MUST BE SET. President DJT,” he wrote.

That opening volley was followed up by a number of reposts of comments assailing the Democrats in the video — including one which called for them to be hanged — as well as a second and third post from Trump himself. READ MORE

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BARGAIN SHOPPING: Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Just Bought A Military Alliance With The United States From Donald Trump For Only A Trillion Dollars

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Saudi Arabia and the US signed a number of agreements on Tuesday to bolster their strategic ties as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited the White House.

When Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump, the mainstream press framed it as nothing more than another high-level visit between old diplomatic partners. But for those with eyes to see, something far more prophetically-charged unfolded. The United States officially declared Saudi Arabia a major non-NATO ally, opening the door to unprecedented military cooperation, weapons transfers, war-reserve stockpiles on Saudi soil, and a deepening strategic bond between the world’s biggest superpower and the nation at the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.

“Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.” Daniel 10:20 (KJB)

The new strategic defense agreement gives MBS what he has long wanted: privileged access to U.S. military technology, joint defense industrial projects, and faster, streamlined approval of weapons packages worth hundreds of billions of dollars. It also re-positions Saudi Arabia as the single most important Arab military partner of the United States. Hey, remember when we thought that Barack Obama was going to ‘bring in the Caliphate’? Ha! It turned out to be Trump. That’s the memo.

Saudi Arabia, US sign agreements to deepen strategic partnership

FROM ARAB NEWS: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump signed agreements on strategic defense, artificial intelligence, nuclear energy, critical metals, Saudi investments, financial and economic partnership, education and training, and vehicle safety standards. During the meeting at the White House, both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed joint efforts to advance their strategic partnerships.

“Today is a very important time in our history,” said the crown prince. “There’s a lot of things we’re working on for the future.”

They also addressed regional and international developments, and ways to strengthen regional and global security and stability. The meeting was co-chaired by Trump and the crown prince, and was attended by senior Saudi and US officials. The defense agreement affirms that the two countries are capable security partners able to work together to confront regional and international challenges and threats, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It deepens long-term defense coordination, enhances deterrence capabilities and readiness, and supports the development and integration of defense capacities between the two countries, the SPA added.

  • Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said the agreement “underscores both nations’ firm commitment to deepening their strategic partnership, enhancing regional security, and advancing global peace and stability.”
  • Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar said the “agreements will spur investment into both countries, generate job opportunities for Saudis and Americans, and reinforce our shared commitment to regional and global security.”

Earlier in the Oval Office, Trump offered a warm welcome to the crown prince, who announced that the Kingdom’s US investments would be increased to almost $1 trillion from a promise of $600 billion announced by Riyadh earlier this year. READ MORE

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally as the administration aims to elevate the two nations’ military relationship.

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Emmanuel Macron Met With Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas In Paris To Discuss The “Full Implementation” Of US-Brokered Gaza Peace Plan

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French President Emmanuel Macron met with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas in Paris to discuss the “full implementation” of the Gaza ceasefire agreement

Just the other day, I remarked on how quiet Emmanuel Macron has been lately while the world has had their eyes firmly glued to the ever-evolving saga of the Epstein Files and the latest Trump incendiary tweets. As it turns out, Macron has been a busy little boy, meeting with Mahmoud Abbas to create a panel to draft a new Constitution of Palestine. A state of Palestine is absolutely coming, your King James Bible tells you so. That’s the memo.

“Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? and if ye recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head;” Joel 3:4 (KJB)

On one side, you have who we say is the biblical man of sin, Emmanuel Macron, and he’s working tirelessly to create a state of Palestine. On the other side, you have Donald Trump in America, who more and more people are starting to think just might be the Antichrist, getting unanimous approval from the UN Security Council to implement his ‘Board of Peace’ plan for Gaza, So it begs the questions, are we about to see two opposing visions for Gaza and a battle of wills  to see who gets the job done first, or, will we witness a stunning merger of forces between Macron and Trump to remake Gaza in their own images? Never, ever a dull moment on the front lines of the end times.

France, Palestinian Authority announce joint panel to draft new Palestine constitution

FROM FRANCE 24: After the meeting, Macron announced that France would launch a joint committee with the Palestinian Authority to draw up a new Palestinian constitution.

“We decided together to establish a joint committee for the consolidation of the state of Palestine,” Macron said, adding that it would “contribute to drawing up a new constitution, a draft of which president Abbas presented to me”.

Abbas said he agreed “to the swift establishment of the constitutional committee”.

Their meeting comes a month into a fragile truce between Hamas and Israel, following two years of war triggered by the Palestinian militant group’s October 7, 2023 attack against Israel. Abbas, 89, is the long-time head of the Palestinian Authority, which exercises limited control over parts of the West Bank and is being considered to assume governance in Gaza under the deal.

The two leaders also discussed Israeli plans for annexation in the West Bank, which Macron described as a “red line”.

“Plans for partial or total annexation, whether legal or de facto, constitute a red line to which we will respond strongly with our European partners,” the French president said. “The violence of the settlers and the acceleration of settlement projects are reaching new heights, threatening the stability of the West Bank and constitute violations of international law,” Macron added.

Brokered by US President Donald Trump, the October 10 ceasefire has been tested by fresh Israeli strikes and claims of Palestinian attacks on Israeli soldiers. Trump said last week he expected an International Stabilisation Force tasked with monitoring the ceasefire to be in Gaza “very soon”. The meeting also followed Macron’s decision in September to recognise a Palestinian state at a United Nations summit – a move the Palestinian Authority hailed as “historic and courageous”. READ MORE

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