Palestinians launch major counter-attack against Israeli forces May 29, 2018 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Palestinian forces in the Gaza Strip launched a massive counter-attack against the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Tuesday, May 29 afternoon, following the latter’s powerful strikes on the region, Al-Masdar News reports. According to reports from Gaza, the Palestinian forces fired more than 25 artillery shells into the Israeli territories; however, the Israeli military reported that these shells were intercepted by their Iron Dome system. In response to the attack, the Israeli Air Force has resumed their airstrikes over the Gaza Strip. No details on casualties have been released. Photo. AP   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 Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
