 Turkey may take Israel to International Court of Justice for attacking flotilla June 1, 2010 - 20:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The international community continues to criticize Israel's attack on Monday on a Gaza-bound aid convoy in neutral waters that left at least nine dead, mostly Turkish nationals. "We are ready to take all necessary steps, including taking the case to international courts," spokesman for Turkey's ruling Party of Justice and Development Huseyin Celik said. "We view the atrocities perpetrated by Israel as acts of tyranny and despotism." Turkey said earlier on Tuesday Israel's attack would remain "a black spot" in the history of mankind and must entail harsh consequences. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said "Israel must face punishment from the international community" and that Turkey would not let this "blatant violation of international law" go unpunished. Turkey has already recalled its ambassador from Israel over the attack and sent three evacuation planes to Israel to bring back 20 of its injured citizens, RIA Novosti reported.  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 |  Topic Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
