American Jews attempt to impede US assistance to KarabakhJuly 9, 2009 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "To the best of my knowledge, US has already started talking Senate out of adopting a resolution on assisting Karabakh. Armenians hurry too much, and I don't think they will easily manage to push forward with their initiative," leader of European Jews Genadi Zelmanovich said."After Israeli President Shimon Peres' visit to Baku, the world changed its attitude to Azerbaijan. Many Jewish organizations abroad are now keen on considering Azerbaijan as Israel's friend country. I believe American Jews will unite with their diaspora representatives in Azerbaijan for making relevant response to Armenian lobby," 1news.az quotes Peres as saying. On July 9, US Senate's Appropriation Committee will hold voting over the issue of providing foreign aid. Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) called upon Senate Committee Chair Daniel Inoy to support the bill on providing $70 million to Armenia and $10 million - to Nagorno Karabakh, as well as restore the parity in providing military aid to Armenia and Azerbaijan. ANCA reported earlier that US President's Administration had proposed to cut aid to Armenia by 38% and increase military assistance to Azerbaijan. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has already put the bill to vote. Committee members have voted for allocating $48 to Armenia and $10 million - to Karabakh. Congressmen also voted in favor of maintaining parity in providing military aid to Armenia and Azerbaijan. 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. |