Israel encourages Ankara for incursion into IraqOctober 26, 2007 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli Infrastructure Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer, who also held the post of the defense minister in the past, said Turkey has the right for self-defense following the attacks by the PKK. "No one has the right to tell a nation keep quiet through a bombing, so as a former defense minister and a former army general, I think Turkey has the right to guarantee the security of the people living in this country by all means including a cross-border intervention into northern Iraq," he told TDN. Israel's stand in the Armenian Genocide denial is unchangeable, according to him. "We are strong but we do not keep control over the whole world. Israel doesn't control the Jewish lobby in the U.S.," he said, Hurriyet newspaper reported. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |