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Turkish - Israeli Secret Talks

Turkey claims to support Hamas but insiders say that the real goal is to expand political, economic and military relations with the Zionist regime.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Dore Gold, the Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hopes that in the near future, Israel and Turkey will find a joint solution in order to reestablish ties between the two governments.

Mr. Gold, who had a clandestine meeting with his Turkish counterpart in Rome, stated that the region’s unraveling developments and complex challenges have persuaded Turkey to carry out some decisive changes in its foreign policy.

Turkey`s Erdogan Set in Motion Proposed Rapprochement with Zionist Regime

While claiming to support Palestinians, President Erdoğan’s is rebuilding ties with Zionist Israel.

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to Israeli Channel 7, on Monday, 31st of August, Turkey hosted an Israeli delegation for the first time since the raid on Gaza Flotilla ship Mavi Marmara, on May 2010.

Political experts consider the recent visit by high-ranking Israel officials a major landmark in Turkey-Israel strained relations after 2010 Gaza flotilla incident.

Civil War Likely in Tajikistan; Part One

Being a Central Asian country, Tajikistan feels the largest threat from the religious hardline groups.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Events in West Asia are developing fast, and the impact is affecting neighboring regions in Central Asia. Political observers and analysts remain confused.

The emergence of the ISIS terrorist group with a joint Western-Arabic design, as well as Turkey’s negative role in Syria and Iraq, has paved the way for the persistence and growth of the so called Islamic takfiri and ideological movement in the susceptible region.

Senior Israeli Diplomat Praises Appointment of New Turkish Foreign Minister

“Turkey is very lucky to have Sinirlioğlu as foreign minister. He is a first-class diplomat” - Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Dore Gold

(SALEM, Ore.) - A senior Israeli diplomat highly praised the appointment of Turkey's new foreign minister “Feridun Sinirlioğlu” and called it an opportunity to use a talented and first-class diplomat as foreign minister.

It coincides with efforts underway by Turkey to change its relationship with Israel.

Resistance Groups Oppose Probable Cease-Fire Between Hamas and Zionist Regime

Opponents say the move will not halt Israeli attacks in Gaza.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Resistance groups in the Middle east are declaring opposition to a proposed long-term cease-fire between Hamas in Gaza, and the Zionist government of Israel.

Analysts believe plans for this agreement are moving forward.

Saudi Chief of Customs Reports Discontent Among this Year`s Pilgrims

10% of the pilgrims have already left

(SALEM, Ore.) - Saudi Arabia’s information center for bureau of customs published this report quoting Major General Soleyman Bin Abdoulaziz Al-Yahya and added,"poll results conducted among Hajis demonstrate high levels of dissatisfaction with the Saudis’ treatment and deem this country an hospitable host."

Furthermore, it was mentioned that the pictures and reports published of the Mina region shows of the incompetence of the Saudi first-responders and the medical relief teams.

Mecca Stampede Victims Offered Settlement

Saudi Arabia will reportedly offer each victim $270

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to well-informed Saudi sources, the Saudi ambassadors in Islam Abad and Ankara have informed the Pakistani and Turkish officials respectively that the oil-rich kingdom would pay for each victim of last Thursday's deadly crush in Mecca a sum of 10 million Saudi Riyal (equivalent to 270.00 USD) if the two countries refrain from criticizing Riyadh's utter mismanagement of the crisis, directly causing such a poignant catastrophe.

Herzog: The Netanyahu Government has Nothing Except Shame and Disgrace

Israel's not doing so well financially.

(SALEM, Ore.) - (TRANSLATED: MAY HAVE SOME DISCREPANCIES IN QUOTATIONS)

"Netanyahu's 100-day government not just has no Affirmative Action, it has nothing except shame and disgrace and the result of the government is zero," said Isaac Herzog, according to the news site Vala.

Turkish Conspiracy to Create a Buffer Zone in the North of Syria

Destruction of the Syrian government is top priority to some.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Turkey agreed with the goal of America and Saudi Arabia, which is to create a buffer zone in the north of Syria, according to reports.

Operations in Syrian refugees camps like Kilis and Atmeh may likely have MIT agents behind them, while accusing the Syrian army of the actions which provide circumstances for the Turkish Army to occupy Syria to a depth of 90 km and length of 110km.

Saudis` Deliberate Negligence the Primary Cause of Increasing Death Toll in Mina Catastrophe

Eyewitness reports from Mina suggest that the catastrophe wasn’t an incident but a controlled crime.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Eyewitness reports indicate that there was deliberate and serious negligence of Saudi aid workers after the stampede to deliver medical services and that caused the mounting number of victims to grow to nearly 5000 people.

The eyewitnesses believe although the stampede happened at 8 in the morning, and aid workers were present at the site, they deliberately delayed treating many of the victims until noon.