Israeli Defense Minister thanks Obama for security agreementJuly 29, 2012 - 11:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak thanked U.S. President Barack Obama for his decision to reinforce security and military cooperation with the Jewish state, his office said, according to AFP. "Mr Barak welcomes President Obama's decision to sign a law reinforcing cooperation in defense affairs between America and Israel, including the decision to grant an extra $70 million in aid towards the 'Iron Dome' project," his office said in a statement. "This new law... is a new expression of the ongoing support of the (Obama) administration and the U.S. Congress towards the security of the state of Israel," it added. Obama signed the law on Friday, July 27, surrounded in the Oval Office by representatives of the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC and by U.S. lawmakers. He said the law, which gives Israel preferential access to U.S. arms and munitions, "underscores our unshakable commitment to Israel's security." The U.S. leader also saluted the $70 million contribution this year to the Iron Dome missile defence system, designed to protect Israel against rocket attacks from Islamist militants in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. The project has received $205 million in U.S. funding since its inception. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |