Lev Spivak: Armenian Genocide discussion in Knesset is a fact that should be acceptedJune 25, 2008 - 18:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Discussion of the Armenian Genocide in the Knesset is a fact that should be accepted, according to Lev Spivak, director general of Israel-Azerbaijan international association. "I am confident that the bill will be voted down and will nevertheless put forth again and again. Majority of the Israeli people, including politicians are indifferent about the issue, to be more precise, they are not aware of it. Israeli press paid some attention to the bill because the discussion of t was accompanied by a scandal. But the story is not over yet. Sooner or later the issue will be discussed by Knesset's committee on foreign policy and defense. It means that it can be put on vote again," he said, 1news.az reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |