  Armenian Genocide issue put on Knesset agendaMay 7, 2009 - 11:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Genocide issue was put on Knesset agenda again, an Israeli official said. "The panel to deal with the issue should be determined," Mr. Zeev Elkin, member of Likud party, told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter. "The Armenian Genocide has not been a subject of discussion for 20 years in Israel. You know that on May 26, 2008 the Knesset decided that one of its panels will deal with the issue. It's early to speak of recognition yet and we hope that the discussion will have a positive result," he said. Mr. Elkin refuted media reports about demolition of the Armenian Catholic Church in Jerusalem.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
