Israeli PM Netanyahu Officially Recognizes Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocide

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly recognized the Armenian Genocide of World War I for the first time during an interview on the PBD Podcast with Patrick Bet-David. Netanyahu confirmed that Israel, through a Knesset resolution and now personally, acknowledges the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire, a stance that contrasts with previous Israeli policy influenced by its historically close relations with Turkey. This recognition follows a significant deterioration in Israel-Turkey relations since the beginning of the recent war. Netanyahu’s acknowledgment came amid discussions led by Bet-David highlighting the lack of widespread recognition for the Armenian, Assyrian, and Greek genocides compared to the Holocaust. The Prime Minister also addressed other topics in the interview, including Israel’s stance against Iran, criticism of AIPAC, and responses to President Trump's remarks on Gaza. Netanyahu’s statement marks a notable shift in Israel’s official position on this historical issue.