Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has criticized the Israeli government’s decision to recognize the Armenian Genocide, describing it as “a cause for serious concern.”
In a statement, the ministry said it was unacceptable to distort the historical facts surrounding the events of 1915 and to reduce what it called a complex historical issue to a political decision “without a solid legal or scientific basis.”
“Such actions do not contribute to reconciliation and mutual understanding. On the contrary, they undermine efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region,” the ministry said.
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry called on the Israeli government to reconsider its decision.
The statement also stressed that Azerbaijan “remains firmly committed to protecting historical truth, respecting the principles of international law, and promoting lasting peace and stability in the region.”
Associated Press reported that Israel’s cabinet unanimously approved a decision on June 28, 2026, to officially recognize the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide. The decision must still be approved by the Knesset before it takes effect.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the next step is parliamentary debate and a vote in the Knesset.
As of 2025, the Armenian Genocide had been officially recognized by 34 countries, including the United States, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Greece, and Russia.
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