  Statements by some Israeli politicians don’t reflect the country’s official position May 4, 2010 - 12:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Statements by some Israeli political activists periodically published by Azerbaijani media do not reflect the official position of Israel, said Alexander Tsinker ex-member of the Knesset, director of the East European States & CIS Institute. “No one in Israel takes rabbi Avraham Shmulevich for serious. Surrounded by a few number of supporters, he just pretends to be a political figure,” Dr. Tsinker told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter when commenting on Shmulevich’s recent statement that Israel will support Azerbaijan in case the latter is attacked.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
