Israeli army reports rocket attack from LebanonNovember 29, 2011 - 09:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several rockets fired from southern Lebanon landed in northern Israel, the Israeli army has said. There were no casualties from the strikes, the first across the border since 2009. Two buildings were damaged. The rockets fell in the Western Galilee region and the Israeli army returned fire into Lebanon. "The Israeli army considers that it is a serious incident and believes that it is the responsibility of the Lebanese government and the Lebanese army to avoid these kind of attacks," the Israeli army statement added. Four rockets landed in Israel, according to a report on Israeli public radio. The Jerusalem Post said one rocket landed in Biranit, 700 meters from the Lebanese border. No damage was reported. Two rockets landed in the Western Galilee town of Netua, causing minor damage, and police were searching for the fourth rocket in a wooded area just south of Ma'alot, also in Western Galilee, BBC reported. The 34-day war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006 left 1,200 Lebanese and 160 Israelis dead. Lebanon and Israel remain officially in a state of war. Israel and the U.S. have accused Syria of helping Hezbollah rearm. Earlier this year, Damascus denied it was supplying Scud missiles to the group. 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. |