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Leading Rabbis against use of Holocaust in foreign propaganda

Senior rabbis in Israel and around the world: “Involvement of the Holocaust in politics and conflict is not acceptable.''

Leading Rabbis against use of Holocaust in foreign propaganda

Celebrating Shabbat in Armenia

No Jew fears walking the streets with a kippah and Christians played an active role in providing a community center and synagogue. Op-ed.

Celebrating Shabbat in Armenia

Erdogan to Biden: Reverse declaration on Armenian Genocide

Turkish President urges US President to swiftly reverse his declaration that the 1915 massacres of Armenians constituted genocide.

Erdogan to Biden: Reverse declaration on Armenian Genocide

Turkey summons US ambassador

Turkey says Biden's statement recognizing massacres of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as a genocide had no legal basis.

Turkey summons US ambassador

US Pres. Biden recognizes Armenian genocide

US Pres. Joe Biden becomes first US president to use the word 'genocide' when describing Ottoman Empire's persecution of Armenian community.

US Pres. Biden recognizes Armenian genocide

Biden informs Erdogan of plan to recognize Armenian Genocide

Biden's expected declaration that the Armenia massacre was a genocide risks angering Turkey but makes good on Biden's campaign pledge.

Biden informs Erdogan of plan to recognize Armenian Genocide

Biden to announce formal recognition of Armenian Genocide

Officials say that it is likely Biden will make historic announcement recognizing that massacre of Armenians by the Ottomans was a genocide.

Biden to announce formal recognition of Armenian Genocide

Biden to formally recognize Armenian genocide

US Pres. Biden is 'committed to acknowledging history,' White House statement on recognition of Armenian genocide says.

Biden to formally recognize Armenian genocide

State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide

"The position of the Administration has not changed," says State Dept. after Senate recognizes mass killings of Armenians as genocide.

State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide

Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US bases

Turkish President threatens to shut down air base which hosts US nuclear warheads.

Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US bases

Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide

Senate unanimously passes resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago.

Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocide

Turkey summons US ambassador over Armenian genocide recognition

Turkish foreign ministry summons US ambassador for dressing down after House of Representatives votes to recognize Armenian genocide.

Turkey summons US ambassador over Armenian genocide recognition

US House votes to recognize Armenian genocide

House of Representatives passes resolution rebuking the Ottoman Empire's genocide against the Armenian people by majority of 405-11.

US House votes to recognize Armenian genocide

The latest Palestinian lie – "We are all Mary"

The latest Palestinian lie – "We are all Mary"

Knesset cancels vote on Armenian genocide recognition, says MK

Despite pledge to vote on motion to formally recognize Ottoman empire's mass-murder of Armenians as genocide, Knesset cancels vote.

Knesset cancels vote on Armenian genocide recognition, says MK

Armenia and Israel: The road to better relations

Armenia and Israel: The road to better relations

Netanyahu shelves legislation on Armenian genocide

Netanyahu orders Ministerial Committee not to discuss two bills calling for recognition of Armenian genocide.

Netanyahu shelves legislation on Armenian genocide

Turkey: Israeli recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmful

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Israel will only be harming itself if it recognizes the killing of Armenians in the Ottoman era as genocide.

Turkey: Israeli recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmful

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

Knesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal.

Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches Knesset

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'Our goal isn't a jab in the eye'

Deputy FM says no intention in political establishment to relinquish relations with Turkey despite events of recent days.

'Our goal isn't a jab in the eye'

Bennett: Boycott Turkey

Education Minister calls on government to recognize Armenian Genocide following Turkey;s expulsion of Israeli ambassador.

Bennett: Boycott Turkey

Knesset committee votes to recognize Armenian genocide

MK Zehava Galon pushes for official governement recognition after her committee passed a proposal to recognize the alleged WWI genocide.

Knesset committee votes to recognize Armenian genocide

Genocide fallout: Furious Turkey recalls German ambassador

In response to vote recognizing massacre of 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide, Ankara launches diplomatic war on Berlin.

Genocide fallout: Furious Turkey recalls German ambassador

Germany recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey furious

Turkish President Erdogan warned German Chancellor ties would be at risk if vote passed.

Germany recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey furious

ADL to recognize massacre of Armenians as 'genocide'

Head of ADL says Ottoman government's massacre of 1.5 million Armenians was "unequivocally genocide".

ADL to recognize massacre of Armenians as 'genocide'

Turkey Recalls Brazil Ambassador Over Armenian Genocide

Turkish Foreign Ministry recalls its ambassador to Brazil after the Brazilian Senate passes legislation recognizing the Armenian genocide.

Turkey Recalls Brazil Ambassador Over Armenian Genocide

Turkey Recalls Luxembourg Envoy Over Armenian Genocide

Turkey recalls envoy to Luxembourg after that country’s parliament recognizes the mass killings of Armenians as genocide.

Turkey Recalls Luxembourg Envoy Over Armenian Genocide

Rivlin First President to Mark Armenian Massacre

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

Rivlin First President to Mark Armenian Massacre

Rivlin: Remembering Armenian Tragedy is Jewish Obligation

President Reuven Rivlin hosts leaders from Armenian community in Israel to mark 100 years since mass killings of Armenian people.

Rivlin: Remembering Armenian Tragedy is Jewish Obligation

Putin Angers Turkey by Referring to Armenian 'Genocide'

Turkey condemns Russian president after he uses the word "genocide" during commemorations of mass killings of Armenians.

Putin Angers Turkey by Referring to 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.'

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

Erdogan: Armenian Claims of Genocide Are 'Baseless'

Turkey’s President says he's willing to open the country's archives to prove that the massacre of Armenians was not a genocide.

Erdogan: Armenian Claims of Genocide Are 'Baseless'

Erdogan's Rage at Armenian Genocide Recognition Hurts the Turks

The Turkish president's 'hot-headedness' is becoming more and more a sideshow as the world recognizes the genocide, says Louis Fishman.

Erdogan's Rage at Armenian Genocide Recognition Hurts the Turks

Turkey Recalls Austrian Ambassador Over Armenian Genocide

Turkey recalls its ambassador to Austria, after parties represented in parliament recognize the massacre of Armenians as genocide.

Turkey Recalls Austrian Ambassador Over Armenian Genocide

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.

Obama Officials Tell Armenians He Won't Recognize Genocide

The Inconvenience of Genocide

The Inconvenience of Genocide

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.

How Obama Broke his Armenian Genocide Recognition Promise

EU President 'Understands' Turkey's Anger on Genocide Vote

Martin Schulz reportedly tells Turkey he understands its reaction to the EU calling the mass killing of Armenians a genocide.

EU President 'Understands' Turkey's Anger on Genocide Vote

EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

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

EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

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.

Erdogan Attacks Pope over Armenian Genocide Recognition

UN Chief Doesn't Support Pope's Comments on Armenian Genocide

Spokesman for Ban Ki-moon says he considers the slaughter of Armenians "atrocity crimes".

UN Chief Doesn't Support Pope's Comments on Armenian Genocide

Turkish Anger at Pope for Calling Armenian Massacres 'Genocide'

Ankara summons Vatican ambassador after Pope Francis compares massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turkey to Holocaust, Stalinism.

Turkish Anger at Pope for Calling Armenian Massacres 'Genocide'

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.'

Pope Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Threatening Ties with Turkey

Where Islam Treads, It Leaves a Desert

Where Islam Treads, It Leaves a Desert

Katz Hits Back at Erdogan: What About the Armenian Genocide?

Transportation Minister hits back at Turkish PM after he accused Israel of attempting a "systematic genocide" of Arabs in Gaza.

Katz Hits Back at Erdogan: What About the Armenian Genocide?

Erdogan Offers Condolences to Armenian Genocide Victims

The statement issued a day before the 99th anniversary of the Armenian genocide is seen as damage control.

Erdogan Offers Condolences to Armenian Genocide Victims

Knesset Marks Turks' Genocide of Armenians

MK Rivlin: "We cannot ignore the catastrophes of others because of diplomatic considerations."

Knesset Marks Turks' Genocide of Armenians

Rivlin: We Cannot Ignore the Armenian Genocide

Knesset holds special discussion on the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Rivlin: This is not an accusation at the current Turkish government.

Rivlin: We Cannot Ignore the Armenian Genocide

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.

France Approves Armenian Genocide Bill

MK Eldad: Armenian Genocide a Historical Fact

The downturn in relations between Ankara and Jerusalem opens the door for Israel to recognize the Armenian Genocide.

MK Eldad: Armenian Genocide a Historical Fact

Report: Knesset to Recognize Armenian Genocide

Will Israel join France and recognize the Armenian genocide? A Knesset committee discussion may end up doing so.

Report: Knesset to Recognize Armenian Genocide