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Brian is a well known Bible teacher with a particular emphasis on Biblical end time events. Believing that these events are already underway, he believes that the Rapture of the Church to glory is imminent. Brian and Gilly (pic here with Bethan)travel throughout the UK and he also teaches in Europe and the USA. Although they are regularly in fellowships and churches who know them well, they are most happy to visit new venues to bring the message of the Gospel and the nearness of Christs return.

Tuesday 22 October 2019

"Why Hamas Supports Erdogan's War" - and - "Turkey's New 'Bashibazouks': The Free Syrian Army" Both From The Gatestone Institute

Why Hamas Supports Erdogan's War

by Khaled Abu Toameh from The Gatestone Institute

If, according to Hamas, Turkey has the right to protect its border, why does Israel not have the same right?
Hamas's support for Erdogan's war on the Kurds seems to be in the context of its attempt to persuade the Turkish authorities to allow its members to continue using Turkey as a base for masterminding terrorist attacks against Israel.
As Hamas said in its statement, it is opposed to "US and Israeli presence in the region." Hamas seems to be happy that the US abandoned the Kurds and left northern Syria. Hamas does not want the US to play any political or military role in the region....
It now remains to be seen how Erdogan will reward Hamas for supporting his war on the Kurds. Hamas, meanwhile, is holding its breath, hoping that Turkey will embrace the group and facilitate its fight against Israel.

Hamas, the terror group ruling the Gaza Strip, is the only Palestinian party that has come out in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's war on the Kurds in Syria. Pictured: Erdogan at a rally in support of Hamas, on May 18, 2018 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Getty Images)

Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated terror group ruling the Gaza Strip since 2007, is the only Palestinian party that has come out in support of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's war on the Kurds in Syria.

A statement issued by Hamas on October 14 said that the terror group "understands Turkey's right to protect its border, defend itself and remove threats harmful to its national security against the tampering of the Zionist Mossad in the region, as part of [Israel's] effort to undermine Arab and Islamic national security."

Hamas also praised Erdogan for his "support for the Palestinian cause and the rights of the Palestinian people" and expressed opposition to "the Zionist and US presence in the region."

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Turkey's New 'Bashibazouks': The Free Syrian Army

by Burak Bekdil • October 22nd

"In the outskirts of Aleppo, the FSA [Free Syrian Army] has implemented a Sharia law enforcement police force that is a replica of the Wahhabi police in Saudi Arabia — forcing ordinary citizens to abide by the Sharia code..." — HuffPost, December 31, 2012.
Trained and funded by Turkey since 2016 and with a reputation for violence and looting, the fighters of the Syrian National Army (SNA, formerly the Free Syrian Army) resemble very much the Ottoman bashibazouks.
"Elizabeth Tsurkov, a fellow at the U.S.-based Foreign Policy Research Institute who has interviewed dozens of the fighters and said they appear to be driven by a desire for power and money rather than by any specific ideology... 'Hatred of Kurds, a sense of Arab chauvinism, complete intolerance for any dissent, and just a desire to make a profit is what's driving most of the abuses.'" — Associated Press, October 15, 2019.
During Turkey's most recent, ongoing, military incursion into Syria, launched on October 9, SNA militias captured a major highway that runs across northern Syria. According to Associated Press, "The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said the Turkey-backed fighters shot and killed six civilians along the road, including Hevreen Khalaf, a woman who led a Kurdish political party."

Turkey's principal armed allies in the Syrian war theater, the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which recently reflagged itself as the Syrian National Army (SNA), is a grouping of various factions of jihadists posing as a "liberation force." Pictured: FSA gunmen on October 19, 2019 in Akcakale, Turkey, near the border with Syria. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)

Bashibazouks ("corrupted heads" in Turkish) first appeared in the Ottoman army at the end of the 18^th century and fought in Egypt against Napoleon's army. These irregular mercenary soldiers, often made up of homeless beggars and thugs, were notorious for their lack of discipline, plundering and brutality. During the Crimean War (1853-1856) the allied generals made futile attempts to discipline them. The bashibazouks' excesses during the Russian-Ottoman war of 1877-78 finally forced the Istanbul government to abandon using them.

More than two centuries after their Ottoman ancestors had used bashibazouks, the Turks found their Arab reincarnation in Syria.

Turkey's principal armed allies in the Syrian war theater, the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which recently reflagged itself as the Syrian National Army (SNA), is a grouping of various factions of jihadists posing as a "liberation force." According to a December 31, 2012 article in HuffPost:

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AKELDAMA, FIELD OF BLOOD. A covert prophetic message buried in the Biblical account of Judas’s betrayal and the purchase of the field of blood by the Sanhedrin with the 30 pieces of silver reward that Judas rejected. The bonus message with this DVD looks at the state of the world finance, and other affairs that relate to the Biblical prophecies. Cost £10. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Cost £15. HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS. Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. To appreciate that the Word of God is a revelation of Himself. Cost £10. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MILLENNIUM. This comprehensive introduction to a topic which is not often addressed in churches, the Millennium, takes the subject head on. Understanding that it was God's intention for His Word to be taken literally (allowing for normal figures of speech etc) Brian gives an informative and refreshing insight into the Reign of Messiah Jesus on earth and the place of the believer within His kingdom. This teaching is designed to inspire and support believers in these dark "last days" and give them a hope, and an objective to which they can work, whilst they anticipate the great reward of the Sabbath rest of God's people. Cost £10. HEAVEN IS HIS THRONE, EARTH IS HIS FOOTSTOOL. An examination from Isaiah and Revelation of the Holy City of God and its inhabitation by the believers, its relevance to the Millennium and eternity. Brian also examines its details given in the Scriptures. This message is in two parts, and both included on this DVD, costing £10.

AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH.

As in the Days of Noah: From the Prophetic Witness/Two by Two 2009 conference in Chesterfield, come five prophetic studies examining the statements of the Lord Jesus in Luke 17 and Matthew 24 which compare conditions in the world before, and at the time of the Flood with those in evidence at the time of His return. The scriptures are used as a lens to examine conditions in today's world, from the rising levels of violence to the global subculture of alien abductees, and show how the parallels are to be found in the "days of Noah. and the days before the flood." Genesis chapters 5 & 6 are opened to show the invasion of planet Earth by fallen angels and their offspring, leading to investigation of current phenomena in the realm of E.T. and its biblical interpretation. Two DVD set costing just £15 available from Brian.

HIDDEN SECRETS AND HIDDEN WARNINGS.

Brian through this teaching exposition looks at, as the title says, the ‘hidden secrets’ and the ‘hidden warnings’ contained within the scriptures. Matthew Ch13 v 52 ‘every scribe instructed in the Kingdom of Heaven, is like a householder who brings out of his treasure things new and old’. Seeking to go into the treasure trove of God’s Word for Him to show us things new and old - Things that are just discovered, Things that have been known in the Word of God for decades and centuries. DVD costs just £10 and available from Brian.

HOW TO PURCHASE MY TEACHINGS AND RECORDINGS.

If would like to purchase any of my DVD's or CD's, some of them are listed above, and you can pay immediately by Paypal or Debit/Credit Card for quick delivery.

There are some other recordings available from our good friend Keith Cline, from Bristol, which can be accessed by writing to him at keith.cline@talk21.com.

Some of the titles include "SOON AND VERY SOON", a ten session seminar recorded at the Saltburn Prophetic Conference (cost £13).

DISCOVERING HIDDEN TREASURES IN GOD'S WORD (cost £9).

BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY CONFERENCE, an excellent all day seminar from Bosham (cost £12).

ISRAEL, AT THE CENTRE OF GOD'S PLAN, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE (Cost £11).