27.08.2025 16:08
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that he defines the events of 1915 as "genocide." In a statement regarding the issue, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed, "We condemn and reject this statement, which is inconsistent with historical and legal facts."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a program that he recognizes the events of 1915 as "Genocide." Responding to the host's persistent questions with the words, "I think we recognized it, the Knesset made a decision. Personally, I am ready to say this... Yes, I just said it," Netanyahu's statements drew reactions.
STRONG REACTION FROM THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to this scandalous statement with a written statement. The statement included, "Netanyahu is being tried for his role in the genocide committed against the Palestinian people. He is trying to cover up the crimes committed by himself and his government. We condemn and reject this statement, which is inconsistent with historical and legal facts." The ministry also evaluated Netanyahu's words as an "attempt to exploit past painful events for political purposes."
HOW DID ARMENIA RESPOND?
Ara Tarevosyan, the director of the Armenian media organization Mediamax, stated in an article he wrote regarding Netanyahu's remarks that this statement does not have an official ruling. Tarevosyan wrote that whenever relations with Turkey become strained, Israel brings up the "Armenian genocide" issue. The article also included the statement, "Netanyahu's remarks, who commits genocide in Gaza, are ironic."
CRISIS ESCALATING IN HIS COUNTRY
Israelis organized a protest by blocking some main roads in Tel Aviv, demanding the return of Israelis held in the Gaza Strip. Protesters carrying banners and burning tires expressed that the Israeli government must reach an agreement for the release of hostages in Gaza. The protesters blocked the 2nd Highway in Tel Aviv with the banners they carried, demanding an agreement for the release of Israelis held in Gaza. The protesters blocked the road by burning tires.