Yosef Shagal: Knesset may recognize Armenian GenocideDecember 25, 2008 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Knesset is possible, according to the head of Israel-Azerbaijan association. "The calls of Turkish intellectuals to recognize the 1915 events as Genocide received a logical response in Israel. If Turks are discussing this issue, we can do it too, Israeli politicians suppose," Yosef Shagal said. "All depends on how persistent Israel Our Home party will be in strengthening the Baku-Ankara-Jerusalem strategic axis. At that, other countries can play the 'Armenian card' and iterate Oron and Elkin's attempt," he said. "As to my position, it's unchangeable: ongoing discussion of the subject can damage Israel's state interests," Shagal added, Day.az reports. Yosef Shagal, Russian-speaking lobbyist of the Israeli-Turkic strategic alliance announced his intention to give up politics in the near future and return to journalism. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |