Israeli MK accuses Turkey of supporting terrorist organizationsSeptember 3, 2011 - 19:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of Knesset reacted angrily to the downgrade in diplomatic relations with Turkey on Friday, September 2. “Turkey, who supports terrorist organizations that shoot rockets at Israeli citizens every day, are those who need to apologize and take responsibility,” coalition chairman Ze’ev Elkin (Likud) said. “Turkey, who cruelly represses the national longings of the Kurds are the last ones who can preach to us.” MK Arye Eldad (National Union) said Israel should expel the Turkish ambassador and demand payment of damages to the soldiers injured during the flotilla incident. Kadima MK Otniel Schneller called for restraint in reacting to the downgrade. “Our interest is to maintain relations with Turkey as much as possible,” he said. “This is in Israel’s interest and in the interest of the entire Middle East. Israel has a responsibility to maintain stability in the region.” Arab MKs also reacted strongly to the downgrade, saying it was deserved. MK Ahmed Tibi (UAL-Ta’al) said “whoever kills pays a price.” “The Israeli Judaism will lead to an apology from the most extreme and most arrogant Israeli government,” Tibi explained. “It is only a matter of time – the blood of the Turkish victims is screaming from the ground and the water,” The Jerusalem Post cited him as saying. 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. |