90% of Israelis speak out for Armenian Genocide recognitionMay 24, 2011 - 09:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - News.co.il portal has launched an online survey on the threshold of Armenian Genocide discussion in the Knesset education panel. The question reads: “Should Israel recognize the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire?” Out of 2000 responders, 1886 (90%) spoke out for the recognition. 208 (10%) said ‘no’. With a 20-0 vote, Knesset transferred the discussion of the Armenian Genocide issue to the commission for education, culture and sports affairs chaired by a member of Our Home Israel (Yisrael Beiteinu) party, which strongly opposes to adoption of a resolution recognizing the Genocide. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |