Israel’s Union of Armenians: Genocide denial another crimeApril 24, 2013 - 23:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Common grief, pain and memories about 1.5 mln people slaughtered in 1915 unites Armenians worldwide on April 24. A rally, organized by Union of Armenians of Israel , was held outside the Turkish consulate in Tel Aviv. The event aimed to urge the Turkish government and Israel to recognize the Armenian Genocide. “We, the citizens of Israel, address our government. Genocide denial is yet another genocide. For the past 98 years the Armenian people have been struggling against a horrible injustice. It is high time Israeli government and people extended a helping hand to Armenians in recognition of the tragedy that claimed millions of lives of innocent people,” union’s spokesman Mendel Korsunski said. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |