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Israel`s Dream to Take Over The Temple Mount

“The prime minister made it clear that he expects all members of the government to act accordingly” - Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely

(TEL AVIV) - “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rebuked a minister who had said that Israel's dream is to hoist its flag over the Temple Mount", Al Masdar - The Israel Project reported.

The site, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary, “is the most sacred place of the Jewish people,” Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely told the Knesset television channel.

Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Issues Statement

World Assembly of Islamic Awakening asks all Muslims around the world to raise their voices regarding the inhumane acts of the Nigerian Army against Muslims

(SALEM, Ore.) - In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful: upon hearing of the Nigerian army's brutal invasion of Muslims in this country which martyred and wounded a large number of devout and pious people, the largest Islamic country in Africa caused much grief and sorrow for the Muslim Ummah.

The Nigerian Army's violent acts and indiscriminate killings of Muslims who were holding protests on Quds Day in the holy month of Ramadan last year are still fresh in our memory.

Most Residents in Israeli-Occupied Territories Dissatisfied with Government`s Foreign Policies

"These are dangerous trends” - Mitvim chairman Dr. Nimrod Goren

(TEL AVIV) - A mere 11% of residents in the Israeli-occupied territories are satisfied with the government’s performance in foreign relations, while 60% are not satisfied, according to a poll regional foreign policy conducted by a think tank namely Mitvim, reported by Jerusalem Post.

Only 7 percent of residents in the Israeli-occupied territories think Israel’s international standing is good.

Iraqi Oil Reportedly Transported to Israel via Turkey

ISIS oil is allegedly transported to Israel via the Turkish-Azeri company of billionaire Mubariz Gurbanoğlu.

(ANKARA) - A Turkish Energy official said that ISIS & Iraqi Kurdistan oil is sold to Israel via Turkey, Today's Zaman reported.

While Turkey's Energy Minister Taner Yilmaz has already stated that Germany and Italy are the main purchasers of Iraqi oil, the Turkish Energy official says that Turkey's Botas company is transporting the oil to Tel Aviv through Turkish port of Ceyhan, according to the report.

Qatar in the Wake of Financial Crisis

In addition to the economic mismanagement, Qatar's defense budget has significantly risen in recent years.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A Court official in Qatar who declined to be named, said in reference to the critical situation of his country, that since Emir Tamim came to power, things in Qatar are worsening.

He said Tamim's mismanagement, incompetence and his emotional and personal behavior are at the root of the problem.

World Awaits Mass Executions as Alkhalifa Sink Deep in Crime

The Alkhalifa revenge has taken several forms.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The world is holding its breath for one of the largest official massacres of human lives in recent times. The Saudis have decided to kill over fifty citizens for opposing their hereditary dictatorship.

Some of those condemned to death after most unfair trials belong to Al Qaeda, but several others are Shia Muslims from the Eastern Province.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi`s Vice Arrested in Iraq; Interesting Confessions

Daesh is currently staffed with 52,000 fighters that 22,000 of the fighters are paid by Daesh authorities while the rest is financed through, for example, intelligence agencies of sponsoring countries.

(BAGHDAD) - Iraq's intelligence agency arrested Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s vice last month. He is an Iraqi national and former Baath party intelligence officer.

He was filmed in Baghdad prison where he confessed against Daesh and its leader.

MK Haneen Zoabi Call on Netanyahu`s Resignation

"...Netanyahu has turned a national conflict into a street fight..."

(TEL AVIV) - Knesset Member Haneen Zoabi is attempting to counter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by demanding his resignation.

The Times of Israel reported that Netanyahu, in response, directed Attorney General Yehuda Weinstein to open a criminal investigation against MK Haneen Zoabi.

Extremist Settlers Torched Joseph`s Tomb

Documents and photos have been offered to authorities supporting the claim that the action was carried out by extremist settlers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement's leader Khalid Al-Batsh, said that present documents reveal that Israeli extremists set fire to the mausoleum of Joseph's tomb - as they accused Palestinian youths of committing the crime.

Khalid Al-Batsh also added that Zionists are trying to ruin Palestinian fighters' reputation by this action and they intend to weaken the Palestinian intifada as well.

Mohammed Bin Salman Confesses His Involvement in Russian Plane Crash

"I hope Muslim groups' message in Sinai will make Russia to think..." - Mohammed Bin Salman

(SALEM, Ore.) - Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, indirectly attributed the Russian plane crash in the Sinai to the terrorists under his influence on one of the social networks.

"Putin is a stubborn communist. I tried to negotiate with him in one of my trips to Moscow that longed for three hours but he behaved with me arrogantly..."