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Barzani Suggests Turkey Chooses New Path for Oil

Barzani, a prominent Kurdish politician, abruptly visited Turkey in recent days, Alwaie News reported.

(ANKARA) - Barzani's trip at these critical moments raised many questions since Kurds have always been considered one of the main enemies of the Turkish government.

In this regard, a Turkish journalist spoke on condition of anonymity due to security reasons with a Alwaie News correspondent in Ankara and said: "Moscow and Ankara's relations (are) strained after Turkish fighter jets had shot down a Russian Su-24 bomber."

Unprecedented Increase of Fear Among Jews in East Jerusalem

More than 60 percent of Jews believe Israel and PA are behind these conflicts and insecurity, according to the poll.

(TEL AVIV) - According to the poll carried out by the Israeli Knesset, of every two Israelis, one believes that Arab areas of East Jerusalem should be transferred to the full control of the Palestinian Authority.

Also, 58 percent of survey participants in response to this question that 'whether they agree that government should revoke the rights of Arabs of East Jerusalem who joined Israel' said 'yes'.

Netanyahu: Hitler Didn`t Want to Exterminate the Jews

Meertz party leader calls foul on Netanyahu's amazing claim that a Palestinian influenced Hitler's program to exterminate Jews.

(TEL AVIV) - Zahava Gal-on, leader of the left-wing Meretz party, said that Netanyahu, during his address to the World Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, tried to whitewash Adolf Hitler's crimes.

Mr. Netanyahu said in a speech to the Zionist Congress on Tuesday night that “Hitler didn’t want to exterminate the Jews at the time, he wanted to expel the Jews.”

The Deteriorating Economic Situation in the West Bank

Revenues are down as much as 50%, posing serious economic collapse for hundreds of families.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - The commercial and economic center of the West Bank region is facing a serious financial crisis due to the recent intifada, according to a report by Yediot Ahronot.

The report with an emphasis on a 50% reduction in commercial revenue in the West Bank quoted the owner of a restaurant, Alun Shabbat, saying, "No one visits Jerusalem, large companies prefer to hold their ceremonies in Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu Responsible for The Current Crisis in Israel: Herzog

"Jerusalem has been divided only during your tenure and not under Peres or Rabin. Only you are responsible" - Zionist Union MK Isaac Herzog

(TEL AVIV) - Leader of opposition and Zionist Union MK Isaac Herzog sharply rebuked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a ceremony observed on remembrance of the 20th anniversary of Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s death. Herzog accused Netanyahu of poor leadership in comparison to Rabin.

"All of your actions, all of your speeches, decisions are full of fear which are deep and polarizing," the opposition leader said.

Israel Must Take Nasrallah`s Words Seriously: Lieberman

Liberman said he does not have confidence that the government will properly take care of the situation should a third Lebanese war take place.

(TEL AVIV) - Avigdor Liberman, Chairperson of Yisrael Beytenu, issued a grave warning in response to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's rare public appearance.

Lieberman stated these statements while Nasrallah in his speech had said, "We'll soon finish in Syria and we'll be available to take care of you (Israel)."

How Do Saudis Benefit by Ignoring the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict?

What is the reason behind Saudi silence?

(TEL AVIV) - According to the Israeli news website Almasdar, Saudi Arabia was the first country to condemn the new round of conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. It was a political gesture for the House of Saud.

Saudi Arabia, because of its dominance in Arab and Islamic media, magnifies its role in Palestine, causing people in Muslim countries to believe the Saudis maintain a hostile position toward Israel.

Tunisia to Withdraw from Anti-Syrian Coalition

A 20 million Euro contract was signed in a recent meeting to strengthen and train the special Tunisian forces.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Russia’s Ambassador in Tunisia Sergey Nikolaev last October 6 emphasized that Tunisia is serious to fight the terrorists in the region. He also said that Russia's military operation against ISIS positions in Syria is more effective than America's coalition.

Farhat Horchani, Minister of National Defense of Tunisia, during a meeting with his French counterpart announced that his country will cooperate with anti-ISIS coalition in the framework of intelligence cooperation.

Israelis` Distrust Netanyahu`s Economic Policies

According to the poll, 81% of respondents believe that the gap between rich and poor resulted from Netanyahu's right-wing government's policies in the last 10 years

(SALEM, Ore.) - According to the humanitarian aid organization namely Latet, 81 percent of citizens believe that current government's economic policies has increased needy and poor section in Israeli society.

Humanitarian aid organization Latet on the eve of the International Day Against Poverty said that only 17 percent of people believe that the Israeli Government will be managed to curb social gap between rich and poor in the occupied land.

Netanyahu Must Stop the Incitement Against Israel`s Arab Citizens

"Netanyahu has spoken about attacks on Arabs on Election Day and Muslims were incited by his remarks. Thus Netanyahu must be held accountable for insecurity throughout Israel" - Zahava Gal-On, Knesset member

(SALEM, Ore.) - Zahava Gal-On, Knesset member and Meretz Leader at a recent meeting of the Knesset announced that ministers and Knesset members incite Israel's Arab people.

He pointed out that Yigal Amir by inciting the rabbis lead to Rabin's murder, inciting against Israel’s Arab citizens by the prime minister and his ministers will impose huge costs.