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lostincalifornia

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7. Not quite as simple as you would like to paint it. Yes, Israel does not "officially" recognize the Armenian genocide

Reply to oldmanlynn (Reply #4)

Sat Aug 9, 2025, 10:28 PM

Aug 9

Israel avoided formally recognizing the event because of strategic considerations with its relationship with Turkey.

The U.S. also didn't formally recognize it for the same reason, and it was only when President Biden became President in 2021 that the U.S. formally recognized it.

While there has been pressure from Jewish and Armenian groups, as well as some Israeli politicians, the government under Netanyahu does not formally recognize the Armenian genocide.

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THIS malaise Aug 9 #1

When the Kali999 Aug 9 #2

explains Pope Francis views Kali999 Aug 9 #3

Israel is Evil. oldmanlynn Aug 9 #4

Not to mention the Israeli govt. doesn't recognize the Armenian genocide. Crowman2009 Aug 9 #6

Not quite as simple as you would like to paint it. Yes, Israel does not "officially" recognize the Armenian genocide lostincalifornia Aug 9 #7

Is the U.S. also evil? Is Hamas evil? Does that mean all Americans are evil, all Israelis are evil, etc.? lostincalifornia Aug 9 #8

Heartsick, completely unsurprised KNR. niyad Aug 9 #5