Tony Abbott Says ISIS 'Infatuated With Death'; No Intention of Sending Combat Troops to Iraq

ISIS has declared war on the world by attempting to establish a caliphate. Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott told the UN Security Council that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria militants are "infatuated with death" and do not fight for their religion. Mr. Abbott has declared that Australia will be "utterly unflinching" in the fight against ISIS.

According to reports, Mr. Abbott told world leaders in a meeting convened by U.S. President Barack Obama in New York that the world is heading to a "moral victory" with the fact that it is never right to "kill in the name of God."

Mr. Obama said the Security Council's resolution will require countries to prevent the organization, recruitment and transport of foreign terrorists including giving them equipment and financing their travels.

In his speech, Mr. Abbott revealed that an Australian operative in Syria had commanded his local network to carry out demonstration killings. One suspected terrorist had attacked two Australian police following last week's anti-terror raids in Sydney.

The prime minister reiterated that the government will do everything it has to do to stop the threats to its free society. He said thousands of people were joining ISIS because they believe Islam is under threat and they get excited at the thought of battle.

Mr. Abbott praised Mr Obama before the council for his leadership in organizing a broad coalition against the extremist group. He cited the involvement of countries in the Middle East in the airstrikes in Syria as the "clearest possible demonstration" that the West doesn't have to solve the terror crisis on its own.

After the UN meeting, Mr Abbott was asked in a press conference if Australia will participate in air strikes in Syria. He said the government was considering the situation carefully but mentioned there was no intention to get involved in combat operations in Syria and Iraq. The prime minister only said the government was "prepared to be helpful."

Mr. Abbott said Australia was changing its laws to ensure foreign fighters who decide to return home can be arrested and prosecuted. He has previously regarded ISIS as a "death cult" following the gruesome beheading videos of the group's hostages.