Israel prepares to take in Syrian refugeesJanuary 10, 2012 - 17:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel's military chief says the country is readying to take in Syrian refugees should Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime fall. According to AP, Lt. Gen Benny Gantz told a parliamentary committee Tuesday, Jan 10, that he expects Assad will be toppled by the popular uprising against him. Gantz says that would hurt Syria's ruling Alawite minority, so "we are getting ready to take in Alawite refugees in the Golan Heights." Israel captured the Golan from Syria in 1967, then annexed it in 1981 in a move that has not been recognized internationally. Gantz also said it was possible Assad would stir up trouble with Israel in the Golan to try to weaken opposition against him. The comments were relayed by a meeting participant who, under committee guidelines, spoke on condition of anonymity.   Top stories Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesArmenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats.Balance of attached cards in the Idram&IDBank app From now on, users will be able to view the online balances of cards issued by ArCa system banks and attached to the app. |
