The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has expressed serious concern over a decision by the Israeli government regarding the so-called “Armenian genocide.”
In a statement, the ministry said that distorting historical facts surrounding the events of 1915 and turning complex historical processes into a matter of political decision-making, detached from legal and academic foundations, is unacceptable.
“Such actions do not contribute to reconciliation or mutual understanding. Instead, they deepen existing divisions and undermine efforts to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region. We call on the Israeli government to reconsider this decision,” the statement stated.
The ministry stressed that Azerbaijan remains committed to safeguarding historical accuracy and supporting initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
Baku's reaction follows a decision taken by the Israeli cabinet on June 28, 2026, which unanimously approved a proposal by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar to officially recognise the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide.
Sa'ar described it as a moral and historical obligation, noting the extensive documentation and ongoing denial campaigns, particularly by Türkiye.
The move is widely viewed as a rebuke to Ankara amid deteriorating bilateral ties, though it still requires parliamentary ratification.
By Jeyhun Aghazada
