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Israel Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Turkey Condemns, Cites Gaza Deaths

7/4/2026

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Israel's cabinet voted unanimously on June 30, 2026 to recognize the Armenian genocide, sparking Turkish condemnation.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey ignores Israel’s slanders and cited 73,000 Gazan deaths.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged sanctions on Israel, while Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called the remarks incitement to genocide.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia will not comment on Israel’s recognition, calling it political weaponization.

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Israel's cabinet voted unanimously on June 30, 2026 to recognize the Armenian genocide, sparking Turkish condemnation.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkey ignores Israel’s slanders and cited 73,000 Gazan deaths.
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged sanctions on Israel, while Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called the remarks incitement to genocide.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia will not comment on Israel’s recognition, calling it political weaponization.