Graffiti praising Hitler sprayed at Holocaust museumJune 11, 2012 - 17:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel’s Holocaust memorial has been daubed with graffiti saying "Thank you Hitler", in a suspected attack by Jewish religious extremists, Sky News reported. The words were sprayed in Hebrew at the entrance to Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, provoking outrage from the Israeli government. "This is an escalation and an unprecedented crossing of red lines," Minister Yuli Edelstein said, describing the attack as a "spit in the face of Holocaust victims". Other graffiti at the site said: "Only because of the Holocaust did we receive a state from the UN. If Hitler hadn’t existed, the Zionists would have created him" and "Wake up Jews, the cynical evil regime does not protect us it only endangers us". The references to the Holocaust and Zionism appear to reflect the views of a small section of ultra-orthodox Jews who believe the State of Israel was created in violation of religious doctrine. They claim Israel can only exist when the "messiah" comes and oppose "Zionism" as an abomination. Yad Vashem is a memorial, a museum and research centre, commemorating the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust. The chairman of the museum, Avner Shalev, said the Hebrew writing and the content of the slogans led him to believe that Jewish extremists were responsible. "We are shocked by this expression of burning hatred against Zionism and Zionists," he said. Israeli police are investigating the graffiti attack and reviewing security camera footage at the site. 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 | 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. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |