Israeli fighter jets target central stadium of GazaNovember 19, 2012 - 21:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Israeli air force destroyed the central stadium of Gaza “Palestine” on November 19, built in the mid-1990s at the initiative of Yasser Arafat who then headed the Palestinian National Administration. According to witnesses, the stadium meant for international sport competitions was bombed several times. Four bomb craters formed in the field as a result. In addition, the stands and outbuildings were destroyed. A resident of a nearby house was injured during the attack on the stadium, Voice of Russia reported. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. 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. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. |