Recognition of the genocide committed against a specific ethnic group by a notorious dictator; its significance.
In a surprising turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly recognised the Armenian Genocide during an informal setting on a podcast with Patrick Bet-David. However, the recognition comes amidst concerns about Israel's current involvement in potential atrocities, such as the ongoing situation in Gaza.
The recognition of the Armenian Genocide, which resulted in the deaths of over a million Armenians between 1915 and 1923, comes after Israel sold weapons to Azerbaijan that were used against Armenians during the second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020. The sale of weapons played a crucial role in the defeat of Armenians and an eventual ethnic cleansing of the region a few years later.
Despite the recognition, the Israeli government has not yet officially acknowledged the Armenian Genocide. This is due, in part, to considerations about relations with Turkey, despite parliamentary initiatives. The author, reflecting on their teenage years, expresses disappointment that Israel did not recognise the Armenian Genocide earlier.
The recognition of the Armenian Genocide includes the suffering of the author's ancestors, including great-grandparents who survived the genocide. The news of the recognition has been met with mixed feelings, as it does not address the ongoing issues and political complexities surrounding the Armenian Genocide.
On the day after Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in April, the Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan was visited by many people carrying flowers and reflecting on the losses of the past. The Caucasus region is experiencing changes, and the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by Netanyahu's government raises questions about its commitment to preventing genocide.
The author finds no joy in the recognition, as it does not address the ongoing issues and political complexities surrounding the Armenian Genocide. Furthermore, the recognition was accompanied by disinformation that the Israeli Parliament had already passed a resolution recognising the genocide.
In recent times, independent journalism in the region has come under threat. As the newsroom is being built by readers, it is crucial to support and uphold the principles of truth, accountability, and justice in reporting on such sensitive and historical matters.
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