ARMENIA BOTH CLOSE AND FAR FROM ISRAEL
By Ruzan Poghosian

AZG Armenian Daily
20/03/2007

Member of the Israeli Labor Party Nourith Levi expressed disappointment
about the failure of the bill on Recognition of the Armenian
Genocide. She added that in any case discussion of that issue in the
Israeli Parliament is a progress itself.

Ms. Levi’s acquaintance with Armenians began years ago, but first
time she visited Armenia on March 17, 2007, in connection with the
East Mediterranean, Middle East and Caucausus symposium of Women’s
Socintern. She found that the peoples of Armenia and Israel are very
close due in their historical fate, their priorities, devotion to
their religion and family and success in the same professions.

Nourith Levi said that women have a considerable role in the political
life of Israel, whiochj was achieved by long years of struggle. She
said that getting in touch with Armenian women she came to conclusion
that they also have the chance of becoming a mighty power.

Ms. Levi added that the women of Armenia and Israel can considerably
contribute the relations between their countries. Israel’s interests
with Turkey must not impede the development of its relations with
Armenia.

Ms. Has Levi noticed that the hotels in Yerevan are rather expensive,
and are not affordable for an average citizen of Israel. Low prices
are the best way to attract tourists, while expensive services are
fit only for few people, she said.