  Armenian Genocide recognition our moral duty – Knesset speaker May 19, 2011 - 08:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israelis, who many times witnessed attempts of the Holocaust denial, must never deny another people’s tragedy which is proved by historical facts, Knesset Speaker said. Addressing the education panel, which hosted a discussion on the Armenian Genocide for the first tome in the Knesset history, Reuven Rivlin stated that “the conflict between Turks and Armenians can be a justification for the denial of a nation’s tragedy.” “It’s our moral duty, as Jews and just as people, to recognize this atrocity,” he said.   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 |  Topic Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
