Israel's decision to recognize the Armenian Genocide marks a significant shift from decades of diplomatic silence, driven by deteriorating relations with Türkiye and a desire to influence US policy. This move, while appearing moral, is rooted in national interests, impacting ties with Azerbaijan and paradoxically, Armenia's own foreign policy agenda.
Turkish President Erdoğan criticized Israel's recent vote to recognize the Armenian genocide, calling it an attempt to cover up its own actions in Gaza. He asserted Turkey's history is free of genocide and highlighted Turkey's role in protecting Jews during the Holocaust.
Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, a move reflecting deteriorating ties with Turkey. Turkey condemned the decision as politically motivated, accusing Israel of trying to distract from its actions against Palestinians.
Israel's government votes to recognize the Armenian Genocide (1915-1923), straining relations with Turkey, which denies the genocide and has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.
Thousands gathered in Yerevan for the annual Armenian Genocide commemoration, marching from Republic Square to the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial. The event, led by the Armenian Revolutionary Federation's youth wing, included flag burnings protesting Turkey's denial and Azerbaijan's actions following the 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Parallel events took place in London, Paris and Los Angeles. Despite tentative normalization steps between Armenia and Turkey since 2022, progress remains fragile with the border still closed.
