TEL-AVIV NOT GOING TO CHALLENGE OWNERSHIP OF JERUSALEM ARMENIAN PATRIARCHATE LANDSAugust 9, 2002 - 21:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The Israeli government is not at all challenging the ownership right of the Jerusalem Armenian patriarchate on the outskirts of Bethlehem." Israeli ambassador to US Daniel Ayalon stated it in response to the continuing international campaign against seizure of the lands of the Jerusalem Armenian patriarchate by the Israeli army. In the ambassador's words, Tel-Aviv "will need access to this part of the land for a temporary basis to prevent spread of terrorism in the country." Meanwhile, the Israeli Army lately insisted that the land seizure is irreversible and has indicated that it will begin construction of the security fence between Israel and Palestine in the very near future. Let us note that at present the Armenian patriarchate appeals the decision in court. 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 | Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC. CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |