Scandal over Israel's decision: Turkey and Azerbaijan demand a review, Armenia is unimpressed

The Turkish Foreign Ministry responded to the Israeli government's decision to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide with a harsh statement. Ankara claims that the Israeli government, whose actions in the Gaza Strip are considered genocide against Palestinians by the International Court of Justice, is attempting to divert international attention from its own crimes through political decisions. The ministry emphasized its intention to continue the fight against Israel's "expansionist policies" and to ensure that the Netanyahu government "is held legally accountable for its crimes against the civilian population."

"The Israeli government, which systematically abuses the Palestinian people before the eyes of the world and is currently on trial at the International Court of Justice for genocide against the residents of Gaza, is seeking to conceal its crimes through a political decision regarding the events of 1915," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

In turn, Azerbaijan expressed serious concern over Tel Aviv's decision. In a statement, the country's Foreign Ministry emphasized that "turning the complex historical processes of 1915 into a subject of political manipulation devoid of a scientific and legal basis is unacceptable."

"Such steps do not serve reconciliation and mutual understanding, but rather further deepen existing contradictions and hinder efforts to achieve sustainable peace and reconciliation in the region. We call on the Israeli government to reconsider its decision. Azerbaijan will continue to consistently adhere to its position to protect historical truth, respect the principles of international law, and promote sustainable peace in the region," the Baku statement emphasized.

At the same time, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan believes that no response is required to Israel's high-profile decision. According to him, "refraining from engaging in the issue of the use of the Armenian Genocide as a weapon is in the interests of the Republic of Armenia."

As a reminder, the Israeli government recently approved a resolution recognizing the genocide of the Armenian people by the Ottoman Empire in 1915–1916. The corresponding information was released by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar.

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