Israel arrests Hamas lawmakerJanuary 24, 2012 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Palestinian militant group Hamas has said Israeli troops arrested one of its parliament members in the West Bank. According to AP, the Islamic group says in a text-messaged statement that Abdel Jaber Fuqaha was taken from his home in the West Bank city of Ramallah early Tuesday, Jan 24. Hamas said Fuqaha is the fifth Hamas lawmaker to be arrested since last week. Hamas said 24 of its 45 parliament members from the West Bank are currently in Israeli detention. The group won 2006 parliament elections, defeating the Fatah movement headed by Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Israel considers Hamas a terrorist group and has periodically arrested and released Hamas lawmakers.   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 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. |
