Expert: Israel committed mistake, failing to recognize Armenian GenocideMay 30, 2011 - 15:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - World renowned genocide expert, presidential award laureate Dr. Israel Charny issued a statement to thank Armenian people and President Serzh Sargsyan for the award extended in recognition of his struggle against genocide denial. Specifically, the statement reads: “Israel has committed a mistake, failing to recognize the Armenian Genocide. I have repeatedly stated that we have won from the perspective of the Armenian Genocide recognition in Israeli culture, press and among the public.” Charny added that Knesset is expected to hold hearings on the Armenian Genocide recognition. “As a whole, Knesset held a voting on hearings of the mater for the third time in Israel’s history,” he said, adding that any voting is a step forward for the Armenian Genocide recognition. “Our opposition representatives managed to frustrate the Genocide recognition process earlier. But his time the offer on holding hearings was transferred to the committee of Education, Culture and Sports,” noted Charny. Charny added that earlier he and his colleagues were not optimistic about the mater, but there are greater chances for success today. A vote for transferring the issue of Armenian Genocide recognition to the committee of Education, Culture and Sports headed by Alex Miller was held in Knesset, with the initiative unilaterally approved on May 18. The initiative was advanced by a member of the Knesset for Meretz Zahava Gal-On who replaced the head of the party, main lobbyist of Armenia Haim Oron. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |