  Israeli Knesset refused to discuss Armenian Genocide issueMarch 15, 2007 - 14:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Israeli Knesset (parliament) removed from the agenda discussion around the issue of the Armenian Genocide at the beginning of 20th century. "Kol Israel" radio station reported 15 MPs voted for this offer, and 12 other deputies expressed for passing discussions to the Knesset commission. Israel and Turkey closely cooperate in spheres of defense, trade, tourism and others. Jerusalem silently supports Turkey, despite the Catastrophe that the Jewish nation suffered and the struggle against all those who deny the fact of Holocaust. Haim Oron (Merez-Yahad) was the initiator of discussions over the Armenian Genocide. But Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chancellery of the Prime Minister exerted pressure on Oron. They "asked" the parliament to remove the offer from the agenda in order to escape from "the damage to Israeli-Turkish relations". Representatives of the Armenian Community of Israel stated that they are disappointed with the decision of deputies.   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 Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
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