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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Wilfrid Israel, German businessman and philanthropist (died 1943) was born. In 1922, Gene Evans, American actor (died 1998) was born. In 1940, World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1947, The Exodus 1947 heads to Palestine from France. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1987, Avi Ran, Israeli footballer (born 1963) passed away. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide
The recognition of mass murder as genocide is becoming a tool of foreign policy
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Haaretz
· Jun 30, 2026
Israel's Armenian genocide recognition: a right move, for very wrong reasons
Israel's Armenian genocide recognition: a right move, for very wrong reasons
ZENIT
· Jul 6, 2026
Israel and the Armenian Genocide: Historical Justice or Contempt for Ankara?
The Israeli government has recognized the Armenian Genocide of 1915, following decades of silence imposed by its relations with Turkey. This decision comes amidst deteriorating relations between Israel and Ankara due to the war in Gaza. The post Israel and the Armenian Genocide: Historical Justice or Contempt for Ankara? appeared first on ZENIT - English.
POLITICO
· Jun 28, 2026
Israel recognizes Armenian genocide amid tensions with Turkey
Israel’s government unanimously voted on Sunday to formally recognize the Armenian genocide, amid worsening ties with Turkey. “Despite the extensive and unambiguous historical documentation, the Armenian genocide remains to this day the subject of an institutionalized campaign of denial and minimization, including a manipulative rewriting of history, mainly by the Turkish government,” Israeli Foreign Minister []
Daraj
· Jun 30, 2026
Israel and the Weaponization of the Armenian Genocide
Israeli recognition of the Armenian Genocide has nothing to do with the Armenians, and even less with justice. But the Israel-Turkey relations have taken another step towards deterioration.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 28, 2026
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: 'It is never too late to do the right thing'
Israel takes historic step by officially recognizing the Armenian genocide, in a unanimous resolution citing its moral and historical responsibility and affirming its commitment to acknowledging historical truth and condemning efforts to deny or distort documented atrocities.
Attack the System
· Jul 3, 2026
The Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Agenda Continues To Roll Forward
Caitlin Johnstone Jul 02, 2026 Reading by Tim Foley: As both US and Israeli leaders openly contemplate attacking Iran again, it’s easy for the world to miss the fact that the genocidal alliance has also dramatically reinvigorated its ethnic cleansing agendas in Gaza. The Adelson-owned pro-Netanyahu outlet Israel [] The post The Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Agenda Continues To Roll Forward first appeared on Attack the System.
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Related coverage for "History Continues to Serve Foreign Policy: Why Israel Finally Recognized the Armenian Genocide": Haaretz — Israel's Armenian genocide recognition: a right move, for very wrong reasons. ZENIT — Israel and the Armenian Genocide: Historical Justice or Contempt for Ankara?. POLITICO — Israel recognizes Armenian genocide amid tensions with Turkey. Daraj — Israel and the Weaponization of the Armenian Genocide. Arutz Sheva — Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: 'It is never too late to do the right thing'. Attack the System — The Gaza Ethnic Cleansing Agenda Continues To Roll Forward