Israel issues warning after Gaza militants fire rocketJune 11, 2014 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Militants in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into Israel on Wednesday, June 11, for the first time since rival Palestinian factions formed a national unity government, the Israeli military said, according to the Associated Press. Israel has warned it would hold the Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas responsible for any attacks out of Gaza since he formed a new government last week with the backing of the Islamic militant group Hamas, which seized control of Gaza in 2007. There are no Hamas members in the government, but the armed group backs the new Cabinet. Israel and the West consider Hamas, which is sworn to Israel's destruction and has killed hundreds of Israelis in suicide bombings on buses and in cafes along with other deadly attacks, a terrorist group. Nobody was wounded by the rocket, which exploded on a road in the south of the country, Israeli police said. Deputy defense minister Danny Danon called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take action following Wednesday's attack. "This rocket fire is the direct result of the Hamas-supported government," Danon said. He said Israel should halt the transfer of taxes it collects on behalf of the Palestinians. Thousands of rockets have been fired from Gaza over the years. The majority of them have been crude projectiles that disrupt daily life, damage property and spread panic. But they have also caused casualties. Israel has held Hamas responsible, sometimes retaliating with airstrikes. Related links: 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. |