Israeli fighter jets target central stadium of GazaNovember 19, 2012 - 21:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Israeli air force destroyed the central stadium of Gaza “Palestine” on November 19, built in the mid-1990s at the initiative of Yasser Arafat who then headed the Palestinian National Administration. According to witnesses, the stadium meant for international sport competitions was bombed several times. Four bomb craters formed in the field as a result. In addition, the stands and outbuildings were destroyed. A resident of a nearby house was injured during the attack on the stadium, Voice of Russia reported. Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |