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　　On Thursday, August 7th, President Barack Obamaauthorized targeted airstrikes against the terroristgroup Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL.

　　“To stop the advance on Erbil, I’ve directed ourmilitary to take targeted strikes against ISILterrorist convoys should they move toward the city,” said President Obama:

　　“We intend to stay vigilant, and take action if these terrorist forces threaten our personnelor facilities anywhere in Iraq, including our consulate in Erbil and our embassy in Baghdad.We’re also providing urgent assistance to Iraqi government and Kurdish forces so they canmore effectively wage the fight against ISIL.”

　　“As ISIL has marched across Iraq, it has waged a ruthless campaign against innocent Iraqis.And these terrorists have been especially barbaric towards religious minorities, includingChristian and Yezidis,” said President Obama.

　　Sailors direct F/A-18E fighter jets on the flight deck of the USS George H.W. Bushaircraft carrier in this recent U.S. Navy handout photo obtained Aug. 8, 2014.

　　Thus, at the request of the Iraqi government, the United States has also begun water andfood drops to some 40 thousand Iraqi civilians who are under siege on Mount Sinjar, wherethey fled to escape ISIL. According to UNICEF, so far, some 8,000 children have died there,mostly from dehydration.

　　“When we face a situation like we do on that mountain and when we have the uniquecapabilities to help avert a massacre, then I believe the United States of America cannot turn ablind eye. We can act, carefully and responsibly, to prevent a potential act of genocide.” saidPresident Obama:

　　“Earlier this week, one Iraqi in the area cried to the world, “There is no one coming to help.” Welltoday, America is coming to help. We’re also consulting with other countries -- and the UnitedNations -- who have called for action to address this humanitarian crisis.”

　　The United States can and will help, said President Obama. But there is only one lastingsolution to the larger crisis in Iraq, and that is reconciliation among Iraqi communities andstronger Iraqi security forces, said President Obama.

　　“So even as we carry out these two missions, we will continue to pursue a broader strategythat empowers Iraqis to confront this crisis. Iraqi leaders need to come together and forge anew government that represents the legitimate interests of all Iraqis, and that can fight backagainst the threats like ISIL.”