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Azerbaijan Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide as Historic Rift Emerges

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First reported by Kan News · Jun 29, 2026

What happened

Israel’s official recognition of the Armenian genocide on June 28, 2026, provoked strong condemnation from Azerbaijan, which called the move a distortion of history and warned it could destabilize regional relations. Israel joined 33 UN countries acknowledging the genocide, while Azerbaijan urged Israel to reverse its decision to preserve bilateral ties.

01Israel officially recognized the Armenian genocide on June 28, 2026.
02Azerbaijan condemned the recognition as a distortion of historical facts.
03Azerbaijan warned the move deepens regional divisions and threatens stability.
04Israel joined 33 UN member states acknowledging the genocide, including the US and Germany.
05Azerbaijan called on Israel to reconsider the decision to protect bilateral relations.
06The recognition may strain the longstanding strategic partnership between Israel and Azerbaijan.

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