Ambassador to Israel says U.S. helped settle crisis July 25, 2017 - 14:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The American ambassador to Israel says the speedy resolution of a diplomatic crisis with Jordan proves how closely Israel works with the Trump administration, The Associated Press reports. David Friedman told Israeli lawmakers in parliament on Tuesday, July 25 that the standoff over a deadly shooting near the Israeli Embassy in Jordan could “have gone very bad” without the American intervention. Trump’s Mideast envoy, Jason Greenblatt, met with Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Monday in the administration’s first high-level, on-the-ground engagement in the crisis. Friedman said “we were able to diffuse the situation very quickly that under other circumstances could not have ended as successfully.” The Israeli security guard involved in the shooting returned home late Monday after intense negotiations. Jordan initially said he could leave only after an investigation while Israel insisted he had diplomatic immunity.  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 |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
