Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.
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World Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide June 29, 20263:04 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Armenians hold their national flag during a ceremony to commemorate the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, in Jerusalem, Israel, Friday, April 24, 2015. Oded Balilty/AP hide caption toggle caption Oded Balilty/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step, which still needs approval in Parliament, reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.
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