Israel prepares to take in Syrian refugeesJanuary 10, 2012 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel's military chief says the country is readying to take in Syrian refugees should Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime fall. According to AP, Lt. Gen Benny Gantz told a parliamentary committee Tuesday, Jan 10, that he expects Assad will be toppled by the popular uprising against him. Gantz says that would hurt Syria's ruling Alawite minority, so "we are getting ready to take in Alawite refugees in the Golan Heights." Israel captured the Golan from Syria in 1967, then annexed it in 1981 in a move that has not been recognized internationally. Gantz also said it was possible Assad would stir up trouble with Israel in the Golan to try to weaken opposition against him. The comments were relayed by a meeting participant who, under committee guidelines, spoke on condition of anonymity. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |