Israeli watchdog blasts Netanyahu's settlement policy January 16, 2013 - 13:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Israeli watchdog has blasted prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's settlement policy during his four-year term, saying it shows intent to make a Palestinian state impossible to create, Belfast Telegraph reported. The Peace Now group said in a report that nearly 40% of construction starts during the Netanyahu era were in settlements deep in the West Bank, compared with 20% under his predecessor. It says he approved large projects, in particularly problematic areas. The report was released a week before Israel's election, which Mr Netanyahu appears poised to win. The Palestinians want a state in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem. Since capturing these territories in 1967, Israel has moved 500,000 of its civilians there. Mr Netanyahu says he is willing to negotiate but wants to keep Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank.   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 |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
