Israeli PM injures leg during soccer gameJune 11, 2012 - 20:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the Israeli leader has injured his leg playing soccer with Jewish and Arab youths, the Associated Press reported. Doctors diagnosed a tear in Netanyahu's left hamstring muscle Monday, June 11 and put his leg in a cast. His office says he was sent home to rest and will return to work on Tuesday. Netanyahu's office said he was taking part in the game as part of an international project promoting Israeli tourism. The office noted that during the game Netanyahu "slipped on the grass, got up, continued to play and scored a goal." Only later did a CT scan disclose the extent of the injury. The 62-year-old Netanyahu is an avid soccer fan. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |