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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
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Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide.The step, which still needs approval in Parliament, reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey. Turkey has fiercely lobbied to preve...

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