  Jew urges Meretz Chairman not to submit Armenian Genocide Resolution for discussion by Knesset May 2, 2010 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mark Meirowitz, an American lawyer of Jewish origin, sent a letter to Chairman of Meretz parliamentary group of Israel Haim Horon, urging him not to submit the Armenian Genocide Resolution for discussion by Israeli Knesset. "I believe it to be very misguided and will only lead to further problems and difficulty for Israel. I also want to say up front that both of my parents were in Auschwitz, so this issue has particular resonance and meaning for me," the letter reads. According to the lawyer, the adoption of the Armenian Genocide Resolution by Knesset will effect the Turkish-Israeli relation. Besides, he notes that Israel should not put itself forward as an arbiter of what is or is not genocide. "I believe that the Holocaust was a unique event in the history of the world. The other atrocities in the world should be discussed by historians. The events that took place with Armenians almost 100 years ago should be discussed in the context of the historical sub-commission to be established by the Turkish-Armenian Protocols," the letter reads. Meirowitz also stresses that, given the processes in the Middle East, Israel’s diplomacy should be working towards improving relations with Turkey not creating crises. According to him, the Armenian Genocide Resolution will surely precipitate a gigantic crisis in the Turkish-Israeli relations, if it proceeds to the Knesset. Meirowitz believes that Knesset is not a forum for adoption of decisions concerning historical events, turkishny.com reports.    The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate.  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 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. |
