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Three Reasons Why Israeli Regime Insists on Close Ties with Greece

For many years animosity existed between Greece and Turkey.

(Alwaght English News / SALEM ) - In recent years, Greece has been dealing with serious economic and financial crises, and this has been a major cause of concern for the Greek government and people.

The government was always looking for a solution to the country's economic crisis. However, some European and non-European countries have been trying to exploit the situation to their own advantage.

Saudi Government May Face Serious Economic Crisis

Saudi government clamps down on transferring money out of country.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Current reports suggest that the princes and the rich intend to pull their money out of Saudi banks and they are going to transfer their assets out of the country.

This has created severe financial problems for the banks and King Salman issued an order to apply significant limitations for money transfer out of the country.

Growing Tensions Between Lebanese Forces and Al-Mustaqbal Movement

(SALEM, Ore.) - Informed sources say that differences between the two political allies in Lebanon; Lebanese Forces and Al-Mustaqbal Movement, were exacerbated after new Saudi rulers came to power.

After King Abdullah's death and by the time King Salman came to the throne, significant changes in regional allies of the Saudis in Lebanon and the region took place.

Hamas-Israel Border Conflict

It is reported that two soldiers of Hamas forces were wounded.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Fierce clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the East Gaza have escalated.

According to reports, fresh clashes broke out between the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades (the military wing of Hamas) and Israeli troops in the eastern border areas of the Gaza Strip. It is reported that two soldiers of Hamas forces were wounded.

Does ISIL Distrust Syrian Commanders?

Syrian commanders will be sent to other countries or deployed as ordinary forces.

(SALEM, Ore.) - ISIL's Supreme Council has replaced Syrian commanders with non-Syrian commanders.

According to the report, informed sources from areas occupied by ISIL reported that the Supreme Council of ISIL ordered a replacement policy of Syrian commanders with non-Syrian ones.

President Assad Meets Oman FM, Reiterates Elimination of Terrorism

The two sides discussed developments in the region, particularly the war against terrorism in Syria.

(DAMASCUS / SALEM, Ore.) - Syrian President Bashar al -Assad has reiterated that eliminating terrorism will contribute to the success of any political track in Syria.

According to the official Syrian news agency SANA, President Assad made the remarks on Monday in Damascus after he received Oman’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi.

High Ranking Lebanese Forces Officials Under Surveillance

Geagea's condition is a big concern for his two main supporters, Israel and Saudi Arabia, countries not likely to find another faithful ally like him.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An informed source revealed that Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces has advanced cancer. He recently, after returning from a trip to Qatar due to his health deterioration, had to travel to France for treatment.

According to the report, someone close to Geagea in France said that his physical and mental condition have deteriorated and doctors have prevented his return to Lebanon to continue treatment.

Hamas Supports Resistance Against Israel in West Bank

Hamas said in a statement published on his website, that the Palestinians would support any operation against Israeli positions.

(GAZA / SALEM, Ore.) - Mohammed Deif, the chief commander of Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, while supporting resistance in West Bank against the Zionist regime, has condemned Israeli desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque, saying it will cause the end of the Tel Aviv regime.

According to the report, Hamas said in a statement published on his website, that in the wake of heroic martyrdom operation of Muhannad al-Halabi...

US, UK Invasion of Iraq Gave Rise to ISIS Terrorists: Blair

The former British prime minister declined to apologize for the war itself.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has finally admitted that the US, UK-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 eventually led to the emergence of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.

In an interview with Fareed Zakaria on CNN, Blair indicated that he saw merit in the argument that the Iraq war was to blame for the rise of ISIS terrorists.

Hezbollah Leader Says US Allies Aim to Dominate Region by Force

"After the so called "Arab Spring" the US waged a new war, a war on everyone who refused to submit to its hegemony domination" - Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah

(SALEM, Ore.) - Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah says that all United States administrations. along with other Western countries, always pursue a specific goal in the region; that is economic, political, and military domination.

Sayyed Nasrallah made the remarks at the Sayyed al-Shohada complex in Dahieh on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut...