Armenia and Israel

Arman Hakobyan appointed as Armenian ambassador to Israel

Arman Hakobyan appointed as Armenian ambassador to Israel

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian has appointed Arman Hakobyan as the country’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Israel with residence in Tel Aviv. Arman Hakobyan will replace Armen Smbatyan, who was recalled on August …

Armenian ambassador to Israel recalled

Armenian ambassador to Israel recalled

Armen Smbatyan has been recalled from the post of Armenia’s Ambassador to Israel by a decree of Armenian President Armen Sarkisyan, according to the aforesaid presidential decree. Smbatyan has served as Ambassador of Armenia …

Israel refuses to recognize Armenian 'genocide'

Israel refuses to recognize Armenian 'genocide'

The Knesset voted against a draft law implying the recognition of the genocide of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, Israeli media reported. The legislative body rejected the bill proposed by the Yesh Atid party, the Jerusalem Post …

Armenia airlines launching direct flights to Israel

Armenia airlines launching direct flights to Israel

Armenia airlines has obtained a permit to launch flights from Yerevan to Israel, the General Department of Civil Aviation said. The deal became possible following lengthy negotiations between the GDCA and relevant authorities in …