Zeev Elkin: Turkey position proved inevitability of Armenian Genocide recognition by IsraelJanuary 26, 2009 - 16:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's attitude to Cast Lead operation caused disappointment in Israel, a Likud party member said."Ankara's position has proved inevitability of the Armenian Genocide recognition. As to a Knesset resolution, the new parliament will start work on February 24 and Likud party stands a good chance to head it," Zeev Elkin told PanARMENIAN.Net "I was right to insist on recognition of the Armenian Genocide. We did not do it, and instead of support, we received harsh criticism from Turkey," Mr. Elkin said. Turkey has condemned the Cast Lead operation Israel launched in Gaza. Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan even called to ban Israel from the UN, thus inciting a wave of anti-Semitism in Turkey. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |