  Israel media: Lieberman plan to punish Turkey may sever ties with Baku September 10, 2011 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following the reports of Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman planning series of retribution measures against Turkey involving support for Kurds and Armenians, Izrus website published an article, questioning the logics of the plan. Izrus believes Yedioth Ahronoth daily misrepresented actual facts behind the Foreign Minister’s intent. According to Izrus, despite the reports of Israeli FM’s readiness to offer support in international recognition of the Armenian Genocide, the step would spell the rupture of Jerusalem- Baku ties. “Azerbaijan remains the sole strategic partner of Israel in Muslim world, with Lieberman as the main initiator of the alliance. This is the reason Lieberman- led party kept blocking the attempts of Meretz and partnering parties to achieve Knesset adoption of the Armenian Genocide resolution,” Izrus notes. Hebrew-language daily Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Lieberman is planning a series of retribution measures against Turkey. These would include a travel advisory warning Israelis, especially those who served in the IDF, against visits to Turkey; strengthening of Kurdish rebels fighting Turkey, including the supply of arms; cooperation with the Armenians, Turkey's historical rivals; and diplomatic warfare against Turkey in the international community.   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 |  Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
