Israel may soon release Palestinian tax funds – officialNovember 28, 2011 - 15:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could soon release tens of millions of dollars in Palestinian tax funds. Israel froze the money to protest the Palestinians' attempt to win world recognition of an independent state at the United Nations. The Palestinians desperately need the money to keep their government afloat. They say that without it, they won't be able to pay monthly salaries of tens of thousands of civil servants. The international community has been pushing Israel to release the money. According to the Israeli official, Netanyahu told a parliamentary committee on Monday, November 28, he could soon support releasing the funds. But he said his decision will depend on the Palestinians. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was closed, The Associated Press reported. 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 | 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. |