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Former MK & Others Suspected of Extortion and Bribery

The allegations reportedly surfaced in the wake of an undercover investigation that lasted several months, according to police.

(TEL AVIV) - A former Israeli Knesset member is one of several individuals suspected of crimes including fraud, theft and other felonious acts.

Michael Gorlovsky, former MK with the Likud party, served from 2003 to 2006. He was officially taken into custody for extortion, money laundering, conspiracy, fraud, theft and and counterfeiting documents according to the arrest warrant, Jerusalem Post reports.

WAIA`s Statement on Death of Samir Kantar

Insiders believe the Lebanese resistance fighter's death will only strengthen the Palestinian Resistance.

(TEHRAN) - Samir Kantar, a highly regarded symbol in the Lebanese resistance movement and a Hezbollah hero, spent more than thirty years in Israeli prisons which human rights groups regard as both unjust and oppressive.

The World Assembly of Islamic Awakening (WAIA) says, "He resisted against all the oppression with admirable and indescribable strength..."

Taiwan: Release Wang Guang-Lu

Taiwan has tried to position itself as a champion of indigenous rights in recent years.

(LONDON) - I am William Nicholas Gomes, Human rights defender and Freelance journalist. I would like to draw your attention to the following case.

Wang Guang-Lu (Tama Talum), a 56- year old man of the indigenous Bunun tribe of Taiwan, began a 3 and a half year prison sentence on December 15, 2015, as punishment for hunting. His 94-year-old mother had asked him to give her some game meat.

Future of Democracy in Myanmar: Plight of Rohingya Community

Measac Research Centre Holds International Conference at Karachi

(KARACHI) - Representatives of the Rohingya community participated from different Islamic countries in the recent conference.

In his opening remarks, Arsalan Ayaz explained that the Rohingya were not part of the election process as they were disenfranchised from participation in the election, not only denying their right to vote, but also to contest the election.

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)."