Netanyahu Says He Supports Recognizing the Armenian Genocide

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ynet that he now supports recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Asked about an upcoming discussion on the issue and what had changed, since he had previously blocked recognition, Netanyahu denied that he had done so.

"I did not block it, and I definitely support it," he said. The brief exchange came in response to questions about the expected debate over Israeli recognition of the mass killing of Armenians.