  Yosef Shagal: Knesset may recognize Armenian GenocideDecember 25, 2008 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Knesset is possible, according to the head of Israel-Azerbaijan association. "The calls of Turkish intellectuals to recognize the 1915 events as Genocide received a logical response in Israel. If Turks are discussing this issue, we can do it too, Israeli politicians suppose," Yosef Shagal said. "All depends on how persistent Israel Our Home party will be in strengthening the Baku-Ankara-Jerusalem strategic axis. At that, other countries can play the 'Armenian card' and iterate Oron and Elkin's attempt," he said. "As to my position, it's unchangeable: ongoing discussion of the subject can damage Israel's state interests," Shagal added, Day.az reports. Yosef Shagal, Russian-speaking lobbyist of the Israeli-Turkic strategic alliance announced his intention to give up politics in the near future and return to journalism.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
