Hamas takes responsibility for rocket attacks against IsraelOctober 24, 2012 - 14:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Hamas's armed wing, the Al-Qassam brigades, took responsibility Wednesday, Oct 24 for both a barrage of rockets unleashed against Israel since Tuesday night and the bomb that critically injured an IDF soldier along the Gaza border, The Jerusalem Post reported. In a statement posted on its website, Hamas said it was responsible for rockets, which it said were a response to Israeli air strikes from 7:00 to 7:30 am on Wednesday. It also said that on Tuesday it "detonated a roadside bomb near Israeli infantry soldiers east of Khanyounis city." The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) took responsibility for the Gaza border bomb on Tuesday. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |