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Some Hamas Leaders Oppose Israeli-Palestinian Truce

Hamas gained power through its bold resistance movement against Israel.

(GAZA STRIP) - The Commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Muhammed al-Deif, says some Hamas leaders strongly oppose the proposed Israeli-Palestinian truce, and they also declared that in case of acceptance of the truce, Khaled Meshaal shall be responsible for the consequences.

According to the report, Hamas leaders believe that the resistance movement wouldn't be allowed to carry or use arms, but only symbolically.

Workers Go on Strike in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Department of Labor stopped deals with companies that include extending visas to workers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - "City Bank" of America recently reported a 42 percent decrease in oil revenues and records $130 billion budget deficit in Saudi Arabia.

According to the report, if Saudi government's spending at the same level continues, Saudi Arabia's foreign exchange reserves which at the moment have $ 670 billion will be finished by three years.

Hezbollah Chief Slams Paris, Beirut Terrorist Attacks, Vows Stronger War on ISIS

Hezbollah Secretary General urged the Lebanese people to disable and to block the goals of the Zionist enemy and the Takfiri groups who are behind the terrorist attacks that rocked the southern Beirut suburb of Dahiyeh on Thursday.

(BEIRUT) - Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah has strongly denounced the recent terrorist attacks in Beirut and Paris, while vowing to continue war on ISIS terrorist group responsible for the carnage in the two cities.

Commenting on the terrorist attack that was carried out in the French capital, the Hezbollah chief expressed the party's moral and humanitarian solidarity with "innocent people" of France.

Arab Students Go on Strike in Solidarity with Christian Students

The strike was announced by the National Arab Parents Association and the National Committee for the Heads of the Arab Local Authorities in Israel.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - Arab schools in Israel went on strike in solidarity with Christian schools that have been on strike since September 1 in protest of budget cuts to education in their sector.

The strike was announced by the National Arab Parents Association and the National Committee for the Heads of the Arab Local Authorities in Israel.

Rebel Leader Zahran Alloush is Smuggling Syria`s National Wealth to Turkey

US-backed rebel leader steals historic items and gives some to his friends...

(SALEM, Ore.) - Wael Alwan, the spokesman for Ajnad a-Sham, said Jaish al-Islam elements have discovered large amounts of valuables and antiques in the Damascus suburb of Douma in ancient areas of the city.

Rebel leader Zahran Alloush has distributed some of the valuables among his partners, and leaders of Jaish al-Islam affiliates.

UAE, Saudi Arabia Border Disputes Intensified

The death of 70 Emirati troops whom were targeted by Ansar Alla late August caused a wave of protesting amongst citizens of UAE.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Watanserb news agency quoted UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Anwar Gargash, saying that the recent move by the UAE government to publish official maps of the country, which also includes part of the territory of Saudi Arabia, caused the crisis and hidden tension between the two countries.

According to the report, the Saudi government is furious about the Emirates' publication of the maps and the Emirati government has been asked to explain it.

Closing Guantanamo

During World War II, the U.S. housed, fed, and worked over 425,000 German POWs in 700 camps in 46 states with little or no risk to the populace.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - On the campaign trail in 2008, President Obama made a pledge to close the Guantánamo Bay Detention facility. Obama is nearing the end of his presidency and the remaining prisoners at the detention facility have not been transferred to U.S. prisons and the facility has not been closed.

Supposedly, the Obama administration will soon set forth yet another plan to close Guantánamo.

A Growing Economic Crisis Within Saudi Arabia

Economic officials in Saudi Arabia try to control the crisis by injecting money into the economy.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The British ambassador in Riyadh, in a consultative meeting with English producers and investors in the Middle East, said Saudi authorities have made a grave mistake in their calculations.

According to inside information, a lack of foresight of the consequences of falling oil prices; from $104 a barrel to $50 a barrel, has practically cut the country's foreign exchange budget in half.

Presence of Terrorists in Egypt Guarantees Military Power

Some General Intelligence officers are said to be trained by Mossad.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A political activist of the April 6 Youth Movement (whose name is withheld) referring to the activities of Takfiri groups in Sinai and some terrorist operations in Egypt, says General Sisi believes that the presence of terrorists in the region is the main factor in ensuring the survival of the military power in Egypt, so he does not intend to eliminate terrorist elements in Egypt.

Reports indicate that it is likely to be suggested by Israel to Sisi.

Deep Disputes Over Formation of Joint Arab Military Force

Meeting to move plan forward postponed...

(SALEM, Ore.) - A scheduled meeting on forming a joint Arab military force was postponed once again.

According to reports, Mohamed Orabi, Former Foreign Minister of Egypt, stated that the ongoing conflict in Yemen and losses of Arab forces are partly behind the postponement.