ISIS

  

Yesterday, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) a jihadist group, released a video depicting the beheading of U.S. Journalist Steven Sotloff.  Sotloff was believed to be an ISIS prisoner since 2013. Sotloff’s beheading is the second to have been recorded and released, the first video depicted the beheading of U.S. Journalist, James Foley. Foley’s execution led to President Obama, vowing to take immediate action against ISIS. ISIS continues to grow as a threat to U.S. National Security. Obama has upheld his vow to take action against ISIS, through the use of air strikes. The effectiveness of the air strikes may be minimal, and may only be provoking ISIS. A member of ISIS referenced recent U.S. airstrikes in Sotloff’s video.

            If provoked by another airstrike or action by U.S. ISIS may release another video demonstrating the execution of another prisoner. At least one other is known to be in custody of ISIS, British Aid Worker David Haines. The number of prisoners in ISIS’ custody is unknown. ISIS is becoming increasingly dangerous as some members are known to be British and U.S. citizens. One week ago a U.S. citizen was found dead and confirmed to be a member of ISIS.  Videos of both Foley and Sotoloff show an unknown man with a British accent speaking into the camera.  The presence of both British and U.S. citizens in ISIS ranks may indicate, members of the group may be present in both countries. 

via: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/islamic-state-claims-to-have-beheaded-american-journalist-steven-sotloff/2014/09/02/ae5e8ffa-32c3-11e4-9e92-0899b306bbea_story.html