Gaza court sentences Fatah field commander to 15 years in jailJanuary 9, 2013 - 13:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A field commander of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigades, - the military wing of the Fatah Palestinian movement, Zaki as-Saqani, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars on terrorism charges by a court martial in Gaza, The Voice of Russia reported. As-Saqani was arrested in August 2008 on suspicion of involvement in the terrorist attack that killed five members of the Hamas movement, which is in control of the Gaza Strip. Fatah said the verdict was unfair and politically motivated. The Head of the Palestinian National Administration Mahmoud Abbas, who is also the leader of Fatah and the Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal are due to hold consultations on reconciliation in Cairo January 9. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |