Yosef Shagal: Knesset may recognize Armenian GenocideDecember 25, 2008 - 14:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Knesset is possible, according to the head of Israel-Azerbaijan association. "The calls of Turkish intellectuals to recognize the 1915 events as Genocide received a logical response in Israel. If Turks are discussing this issue, we can do it too, Israeli politicians suppose," Yosef Shagal said. "All depends on how persistent Israel Our Home party will be in strengthening the Baku-Ankara-Jerusalem strategic axis. At that, other countries can play the 'Armenian card' and iterate Oron and Elkin's attempt," he said. "As to my position, it's unchangeable: ongoing discussion of the subject can damage Israel's state interests," Shagal added, Day.az reports. Yosef Shagal, Russian-speaking lobbyist of the Israeli-Turkic strategic alliance announced his intention to give up politics in the near future and return to journalism. Top stories 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. 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". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |