Al Watan: Israel will conduct a huge military operation on the Lebanese borderJanuary 17, 2010 - 18:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel is planning to conduct a huge military operation on the Lebanese border in February, for which it has started to prepare by bringing equipment to the frontier between both countries, Al Watan Syrian newspaper reports.According to the author of the publication, the country has sent a letter to Lebanon through UNIFIL forces in the South to say its border activities should not be cause for concern. The newspaper adds that during his last week's visit to Ankara, Lebanese premier Saad al Hariri allegedly voiced concerns over possible Israeli attacks against the regions, particularly Lebanon Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barack recently carried out an inspection visit to the country's northern border to meet with TSAHAL servicemen and military leaders, MIGnew reported. TSAHAL is Israel's state army, ensuring the country's security. Its current leader is Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenaz. Under the country's law, military service is TSHAL is mandatory for all citizens over the age of 18. 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 to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |