News for Armenian Genocide Biden informs Erdogan of plan to recognize Armenian GenocideBiden's expected declaration that the Armenia massacre was a genocide risks angering Turkey but makes good on Biden's campaign pledge. Biden to announce formal recognition of Armenian GenocideOfficials say that it is likely Biden will make historic announcement recognizing that massacre of Armenians by the Ottomans was a genocide. Biden to formally recognize Armenian genocideUS Pres. Biden is 'committed to acknowledging history,' White House statement on recognition of Armenian genocide says. 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. Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US basesTurkish President threatens to shut down air base which hosts US nuclear warheads. Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocideSenate unanimously passes resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago. Turkey summons US ambassador over Armenian genocide recognitionTurkish foreign ministry summons US ambassador for dressing down after House of Representatives votes to recognize Armenian genocide. US House votes to recognize Armenian genocideHouse of Representatives passes resolution rebuking the Ottoman Empire's genocide against the Armenian people by majority of 405-11. The latest Palestinian lie – "We are all Mary"The Palestinian Arabs have appropriated the symbol of Mary, mother of Jesus, for their own anti-Israel ends. Knesset cancels vote on Armenian genocide recognition, says MKDespite pledge to vote on motion to formally recognize Ottoman empire's mass-murder of Armenians as genocide, Knesset cancels vote. Armenia and Israel: The road to better relationsJews and Armenians have a lot in common in their grievances caused by historic persecution and genocides. However, two main impediments prevent a closer relationship. Netanyahu shelves legislation on Armenian genocideNetanyahu orders Ministerial Committee not to discuss two bills calling for recognition of Armenian genocide. Turkey: Israeli recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmfulTurkish Foreign Ministry: Israel will only be harming itself if it recognizes the killing of Armenians in the Ottoman era as genocide. Recognition of Armenian genocide reaches KnessetKnesset approves motion seeking to hold discussion on recognition of Armenian genocide. Government chooses not to respond to proposal. '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. Bennett: Boycott TurkeyEducation Minister calls on government to recognize Armenian Genocide following Turkey;s expulsion of Israeli ambassador. Committee votes to recognize Armenian genocideMK Zehava Galon pushes for official governement recognition after her committee passed a proposal to recognize the alleged WWI genocide. Genocide fallout: Turkey recalls German ambassadorIn response to vote recognizing massacre of 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide, Ankara launches diplomatic war on Berlin. Germany recognizes Armenian GenocideTurkish President Erdogan warned German Chancellor ties would be at risk if vote passed. ADL to recognize Armenian GenocideHead of ADL says Ottoman government's massacre of 1.5 million Armenians was "unequivocally genocide". Turkey Recalls Brazil AmbassadorTurkish Foreign Ministry recalls its ambassador to Brazil after the Brazilian Senate passes legislation recognizing the Armenian genocide. Turkey Recalls Luxembourg Envoy Over GenocideTurkey recalls envoy to Luxembourg after that country’s parliament recognizes the mass killings of Armenians as genocide. Rivlin First President to Mark Armenian MassacreRivlin made history by meeting Armenian leaders on 100 anniversary, but falls short of recognizing Armenian genocide.Rivlin: Remembering Armenian Tragedy is ObligationPresident Reuven Rivlin hosts leaders from Armenian community in Israel to mark 100 years since mass killings of Armenian people. Putin Angers Turkey by Referring to GenocideTurkey condemns Russian president after he uses the word "genocide" during commemorations of mass killings of Armenians. Putin at 100 Anniv. Armenian Genocide, Obama NotDespite pre-election promise to recognize genocide, Obama notably absent at anniversary after terming killings 'terrible carnage.' Erdogan: Armenian Genocide Claims 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. Turkey's Rage over Armenian Genocide Hurts TurksThe Turkish president's 'hot-headedness' is becoming more and more a sideshow as the world recognizes the genocide, says Louis Fishman. Turkey Recalls Austrian Ambassador Over GenocideTurkey recalls its ambassador to Austria, after parties represented in parliament recognize the massacre of Armenians as genocide. Obama Tells Armenians He Won't Recognize GenocideDespite pre-election promise of recognition, White House officials tell Armenian leaders Obama won't do so at 100 anniversary. The Inconvenience of GenocideGenocide is only condemned or acted upon by the current US administration when politically convenient. A must read, especially for those who believe Obama's promises to protect Israel.How Obama Broke his Armenian Genocide PromiseWhat was the Armenian genocide and why hasn't it been recognized as such? 100 years on, the facts are laid bare. Schulz Understands Turkey's Anger on Genocide VoteMartin Schulz reportedly tells Turkey he understands its reaction to the EU calling the mass killing of Armenians a genocide. EU Parliament Recognizes Armenian GenocideFollowing Pope Francis's lead, EU lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to recognize genocide in move likely to trigger Turkish anger.Erdogan Slams Pope on Armenian Genocide CommentFurious Erdogan calls statement on genocide conducted by Turks 'nonsense,' warns pope not to speak about it again. UN Chief Doesn't Support Comments on ArmeniansSpokesman for Ban Ki-moon says he considers the slaughter of Armenians "atrocity crimes". Turkish Anger at Pope over Armenian GenocideAnkara summons Vatican ambassador after Pope Francis compares massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turkey to Holocaust, Stalinism. Pope Francis Recognizes Armenian GenocideDeaths of 1 million Armenians during WWI declared 'first genocide of 20th century'; Francis notes to say otherwise is 'denying evil.' Where Islam Treads, It Leaves a DesertIslam destroys all traces of other cultures and religions, many of them priceless and irreplaceable - artifacts and Heritage sites and people. Katz to 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. Erdogan: Condolences to Armenian Genocide VictimsThe statement issued a day before the 99th anniversary of the Armenian genocide is seen as damage control. Knesset Marks Turks' Genocide of ArmeniansMK Rivlin: "We cannot ignore the catastrophes of others because of diplomatic considerations." Rivlin: We Cannot Ignore the Armenian GenocideKnesset holds special discussion on the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Rivlin: This is not an accusation at the current Turkish government. France Approves Armenian Genocide BillFrench Senate votes 127 to 86 to pass the bill which makes it a crime to deny the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Turkey threatens.MK Eldad: Armenian Genocide a Historical FactThe downturn in relations between Ankara and Jerusalem opens the door for Israel to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Report: Knesset to Recognize Armenian GenocideWill Israel join France and recognize the Armenian genocide? A Knesset committee discussion may end up doing so. |
