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Genocide recognized? Netanyahu's words stir old wounds in Jerusalem's Armenian Quarter

Visitors to Jerusalem's Old City may notice a call for recognition of the Armenian genocide, which gained new significance when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged it for the first time. Despite Netanyahu's remarks, the Armenian community in Jerusalem remains skeptical, seeking formal recognition. The move, seen as politically motivated due to strained relations with Turkey, has sparked controversy and calls for further action.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/genocide-recognized-netanyahus-words-stir-old-wounds-in-jerusalems-armenian-quarter/
Source Id: 2025-08-819860972

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