YOSEF SHAGAL: "THE ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION ON THE "ARMENIAN GENOCIDE" IN THE ISRAELI PARLIAMENT IS OUT OF THE QUESTION" – EXCLUSIVE

APA
March 29 2010
Azerbaijan

Baku. Lachin Sultanova – APA. "The adoption of the resolution on the
"Armenian genocide" in the Knesset is out of the question," former
member of Knesset, president of Israel-Azerbaijan International
Association Yosef Shagal told APA exclusively while commenting on the
reports that the issue on "Armenian genocide" would be discussed in
Israeli parliament (Knesset).

He mentioned that the issue was raised by three-member Meretz faction
in the Knesset for several years.

"This is a marginal faction, actually it does not represent anyone,
it has no influence in the Knesset. They know very well that this issue
causes interests in media. This is the only opportunity for Haim Oron
to mention his political existence. There is no opportunity to adopt
any resolution. One can only exchange views on how many persons will
attend the hearings," he said.

Yosef Shagal said the issue was raised when he was member of the
Knesset and only eight attended the similar hearings. He supposes
that two – Haim Oron and the person chairing the meeting will attend
the hearings this time.

"This issue does not raise interest and is of speculative character.

Such issues are raised so that they can cause some discussions in
press. I consider that this issue should not be taken seriously. By
covering it, creating agiotage, we favor those who are interested in
fanning the fame for completely populist purposes," he said.