Hamas executes 3 Palestinians in Gaza Strip as death penalty resumesJune 1, 2016 - 10:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three people convicted of murder have been executed in the Gaza Strip, in a move condemned by the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, BBC News reports. The men were shot or hanged on Tuesday, May 31 after appeals were exhausted, officials from Gaza's de facto rulers, the Islamist Hamas movement, said. Hamas did not seek the approval of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, as required under Palestinian law. It underscores the continuing divisions between the main Palestinian factions. Hamas and President Abbas' Fatah party signed a unity deal in 2014 designed to end a seven-year split which saw the West Bank and the Gaza Strip governed by rival administrations. However, the agreement has never been properly implemented, leaving Hamas still effectively in charge of the coastal territory. Photo: Reuters/ Stringer 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 | 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. |