Netanyahu: Israel won’t apologize to TurkeyDecember 28, 2010 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel’s Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has ruled out any apology to Turkey over the deaths in May of nine Turkish activists during an Israeli raid on a flotilla that was attempting to bring supplies to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu, in an interview on Israel's Channel 10 television, said Israel is prepared to express regret to Turkey over the loss of life in the incident. But he said Israel maintains that its soldiers acted appropriately in the situation and should not have to face the possibility of prosecution in international tribunals. After Israeli soldiers stormed the ship on May 31, Israel's ties with Turkey further soured. Some media said recently that envoys from the two countries, who once enjoyed close military and commercial ties, have recently been exploring ways to repair relations, RFE/RL 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 | 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. |