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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

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Israel's Cabinet has formally approved recognizing the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War One as genocide. According to NPR, the move reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey, marking a significant diplomatic shift on a longstanding historical issue.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/29/g-s1-130772/israel-armenia...

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