Israeli strike on Gaza leaves 1 killed, 2 injuredFebruary 12, 2012 - 17:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza early Sunday, February 12 killed one man and injured two others, Palestinian security sources said, according to CNN. The Israel Defense Forces said the strike was in response to attacks by Hamas against communities in southern Israel, including a rocket attack a day earlier that struck the Hof Ashkelon Regional Council and injured one woman. The defense forces said it targeted "a terror tunnel and a weapon manufacturing facility" used to target communities in southern Israel. "The IDF will not tolerate any attempt to harm Israeli civilians, and will operate against anyone who uses terror against the state of Israel," it said in a statement. 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 Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |