Armenia

Israel issues travel warnings for popular tourist destinations

National Security Council announces travel warnings for Armenia, Maldives, reduces warning level for most of Brazil.

American-Armenian influencer: 'Israel is a parasitic entity'

Since the war in Gaza, and particularly amid the ongoing conflict in the north, there has been a significant rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide, leaving Jewish communities deeply concerned.

Iran expands its influence:

A major deal with Armenia raises concerns in Israel

A $3 billion collaboration between the two nations and a secret arms deal worry Israeli officials. Sources in Israel warn: 'Armenia is on its way to becoming a new Iranian proxy.'

Haniyeh's assassination:

The leaked information and the hinted accusations

A Russian Telegram channel hinted that Armenian officials leaked information about the Hamas political leader's location in return for 'tempting offers.'

Secret deal between Iran and Armenia threatens Jewish communities

Armenian Jews worry about consequences of arms deal between Armenia and Iran, local rabbi says.

Armenia recognizes Palestinian state

9 countries have recognized a Palestinian state since the Hamas massacre of October 7.

Israeli officials:

'Antisemitism in Armenia influenced by relations'

Israeli officials at Munich Security Conference made mention of the report on antisemitism, recently submitted to the government.

Neo-Nazis parade in capital of Armenia

Armenian neo-Nazis marched through the nation's capital - only one sign of a worrying trend of antisemitism in their country.

Twice in two months:

Pro-Palestinians set fire to Jewish center in Yerevan, Armenia

'Group of insurgents is harming Jews in the name of a terror organization that beheads babies,' CER's Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says.

Armenia investigating vandalism at country's only synagogue

Armenian authorities launch investigation after video shows a person pouring burning fuel on door of Yerevan synagogue.

Due to Israel-Azerbaijan ties:

Jewish Center in Armenian capital vandalized

Supporters of the Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh vandalized the only synagogue in Yerevan, Armenia.

Can Israelis help achieve Azerbaijani-Armenian peace?

Following the operation in Karabakh and the resulting ceasefire, Israelis like Ayoob Kara and Mordecai Kedar joined peace efforts. Op-ed.

Has the bloody conflict over Karabakh come to an end?

Azerbaijan's army, in a short but determined operation subdued the separatists of Karabakh. What effect will this have? Op-ed.

Dozens of rabbis condemn Armenian leaders for Holocaust rhetoric

Rabbis to Armenian leaders: 'Stop belittling extend of Jewish people's suffering, using phrases associated with the Holocaust.'

President Herzog: The Azerbaijan-Lachin Corridor story

Pro-Armenian activists squared off against Azerbaijan supporters. Both sent letters to Israel's president by way of Arutz Sheva.

Contempt for the Holocaust as a tool of our enemies

What right do Armenians have to talk about the Holocaust, when a monument honoring a Nazi collaborator stands in Armenia's capital?

Why Iran is so hostile to Azerbaijan

Iran was hostile towards Azerbaijan long before Baku opened up an embassy in Tel Aviv. Op-ed.

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Orthodox strategic advisor points to high levels of antisemitism in Armenia and among US Armenian community.

The Armenian Christian working to improve relations with Israel

Armenia has had few Jews and a poor relationship with Israel. That could be changing.

Fresh clashes erupt between Azerbaijan and Armenia

The two sides blame each other after resumption of clashes related to disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh.

"Proud of our history"

'Azerbaijan proud of historic relations with the Jewish people'

Azerbaijani politician Sevil Mikailova, on an official visit to Israel, experiences the warmth of the relationship between both countries.

Recognizing fuel deliveries as Iranian aggression

Wherever Iran travels, instability follows. The same pattern holds in reverse: Wherever instability travels, Iran follows. Op-ed.

Biden’s Iran vow will ring hollow without change in Armenia

Armenia has been empowering Iran to circumvent sanctions, but that can and should be stopped now that Pashinyan was reelected.. Op-ed.

An open letter in defense of the good name of Armenia

A group of Jewish and Israeli academics believe that Azerbaijan is behind a campaign to slander Armenia and have come to its defense. Op-ed

Holocaust memorial vandalized - a sign of Armenian antisemitism

Israel's official acknowledgment of Armenian antisemitism underscored a trend there that often flies under the radar. Op-ed.

Azerbaijanis navigate their homecoming to Karabakh

The stated views of Azerbaijanis and Armenians on the history and heritage of Karabakh differ wildly. Opiinion.

The deceptive peace in Nagorno-Karabagh-another Czechoslovakia?

Chaimberlain said 'Czechoslovakia is a faraway country about which we know nothing.' Azerbaijan-Armenia quiet is before the storm. Op-ed.

Will the Nagorno-Karabakh peace last? An Armenian's viewpoint

A bloody war was waged against Nagorno-Karabakh, a land peopled mostly by Armenians. The world and Israel should take note. Op-ed

Will the Nagorno-Karabakh peace last? An Azeri views the war

Once strategic Shusha fell to Azerbaijan, Armenia agreed to a Nov 10 peace treaty, policed by Putin's forces. Azeri version.Op-ed

Armenian leader accuses Israel of aiding ‘genocide’

Arayik Harutyunyan, the Armenian leader of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, slams Israeli arms sales to Azerbaijan

Armenia and Azerbaijan truce breaks down within hours

Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of violating a humanitarian ceasefire over Nagorno-Karabakh, hours after it was agreed.

Israeli academics ask Israel: Stop Azerbaijan arms sale

Azerbaijan is a friend of Israel, but Turkey is helping in its war against Armenia. Should Israel be selling arms to the Azeris? Op-ed.

Israeli-made drone downed over Iran crossing from Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani Israeli-made Harop kamikaze drone shot down or crashed near Iranian border town Parsabad in Ardabil province.

Brave Armenians teach the cowardly West a lesson in courage

Armenians are left alone in this war against Islamist mercenaries and regimes, by a pusillanimous Europe tied hand and foot to Turkey. Op-ed

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to temporary ceasefire

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to temporary ceasefire in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region for humanitarian purposes.

Israel's interests lie in supporting Azerbaijan

Turkey supports Azerbaijan, while Iran supports Armenia. Israel should take sides and help Azerbaijan. Opinion.

Armenia, Azerbaijan see worst round of fighting since 1990's

ArtsakhTV released footage of heavy damage to breakaway region capital city in wake of Azerbajaini shelling.

Armenia angry with Israel

Armenia recalls its ambassador to Israel in protest of sale of Israeli weapons used in clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Armenia and Azerbaijan in deadly dispute

Armenia and Azerbaijan are in a deadly dispute over the Nagorno-Karabakh region. As many as 23 deaths have been reported.

Did Israeli made drones help Baku in the conflict with Yerevan?

Armenia and Azerbaijan are now fighting along the border, not over a province as in 2016. Azerbaijan claims use of Israeli drones. Op-ed

Armenian Prime Minister tests positive for coronavirus

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan says he and his family tested positive for coronavirus.

Armenian Prime Minister infected with coronavirus

Prime Minister of Armenia becomes latest world leader to test positive for the coronavirus.

Armenia to open embassy in Israel

Armenian government announces intention to open embassy in Israel for first time since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.

Armenia honors Holocaust survivor who coined term ‘genocide’

Armenian capital city names street after Jewish Holocaust survivor Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term 'genocide'.

Israeli dronemaker facing charges over alleged Armenia bombing

Employees of drone manufacturer Aeronautics to face charges over allegedly demonstrating weaponry on Armenian soldiers at Azeri request,

Armenia - the next place for Israeli investors?

Attorney Tsvi Kan-Tor, Chair of the Israel-Armenia Chamber of Commerce, says that Israeli investors should turn their focus to Armenia.

Investigation of Israeli drone maker accused of bombing Armenia

Police launch investigation of drone manufacturer that allegedly tried to bomb Armenian military for Azerbaijan during product demo.

Armenia: Rebels seize police station, hostages, in Yerevan

Authorities are negotiating for the peaceful release of hostages. Opposition supporters seize police station at gunpoint in capitol.

Syrian 'Aliyah': Armenians find refuge in ancestral homeland

In stark echo of Jewish experience, thousands of Syrian Armenians returning to homeland to escape civil war, persecution.

Turkey: Kidnappers release two Israeli Bedouins

Two Israeli Bedouin students were kidnapped in Turkey last week. Families reportedly paid ransom for their release.

IDF soldier detained in Armenia headed back to Israel

Arik Martoyan was detained by Armenian authorities while on a family roots troop, because of his eligibility for the draft.

Rivlin First President to Mark Armenian Massacre

Rivlin made history by meeting Armenian leaders on 100 anniversary, but falls short of recognizing Armenian genocide.

Putin Attends 100 Anniv. of Armenian Genocide, Obama Doesn't

Despite pre-election promise to recognize genocide, Obama notably absent at anniversary after terming killings 'terrible carnage.'

Obama Officials Tell Armenians He Won't Recognize Genocide

Despite pre-election promise of recognition, White House officials tell Armenian leaders Obama won't do so at 100 anniversary.

How Obama Broke his Armenian Genocide Recognition Promise

What was the Armenian genocide and why hasn't it been recognized as such? 100 years on, the facts are laid bare.

EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

Following Pope Francis's lead, EU lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to recognize genocide in move likely to trigger Turkish anger.

Erdogan Attacks Pope over Armenian Genocide Recognition

Furious Erdogan calls statement on genocide conducted by Turks 'nonsense,' warns pope not to speak about it again.

Pope Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Threatening Ties with Turkey

Deaths of 1 million Armenians during WWI declared 'first genocide of 20th century'; Francis notes to say otherwise is 'denying evil.'

Turkey Grounds Armenian Plane for Security Check

Ankara ordered an Armenian plane to land in the city of Erzurum for inspection before allowing it to leave Turkish air space Monday.

France Approves Armenian Genocide Bill

French Senate votes 127 to 86 to pass the bill which makes it a crime to deny the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatens.