Armenian Genocide recognition our moral duty – Knesset speakerMay 19, 2011 - 08:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Israelis, who many times witnessed attempts of the Holocaust denial, must never deny another people’s tragedy which is proved by historical facts, Knesset Speaker said. Addressing the education panel, which hosted a discussion on the Armenian Genocide for the first tome in the Knesset history, Reuven Rivlin stated that “the conflict between Turks and Armenians can be a justification for the denial of a nation’s tragedy.” “It’s our moral duty, as Jews and just as people, to recognize this atrocity,” he said. 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 | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |