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Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Accuses Azerbaijan of Influencing Israeli Vote on Armenian Genocide Recognition
The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem has accused Azerbaijan of influencing Israel’s decision to remove a proposed resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide from the Knesset’s voting agenda, calling the development a troubling sign of foreign interference in Israel’s democratic process. In a statement released on July 26, the Patriarchate said it was deeply disappointed that the measure was withdrawn before lawmakers could vote on it. The Church warned that allowing an ou
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Jul 27
Netanyahu Personally Stopped Armenian Genocide Bill After Call From Aliyev’s Senior Adviser, Israeli Newspaper Reports
Israel removed a bill recognizing the Armenian Genocide from the Knesset agenda after direct pressure from Azerbaijan, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The Israeli government had unanimously approved the measure in late June at the initiative of Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. The bill still required a vote in the Knesset before it could become law. The move was widely seen as a diplomatic message to Turkey, whose relations with Israel have sharply deteri
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Jul 20
Israel Delays Final Vote on Recognizing Armenian Genocide Until After Elections
A planned vote in Israel’s parliament on officially recognizing the Armenian Genocide has been postponed, delaying a decision that many expected would cement the Israeli government’s historic policy shift. The delay comes just weeks after Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved the recognition proposal and sent it to the Knesset for final approval. That government decision is the first time Israel formally backed recognition of the Armenian Genocide. JNS, citing an Israeli offi
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Jul 13
One of the Last Living Armenian Genocide Survivors, Mary Vartanian, Dies at 112
The Armenian people have lost one of the last living witnesses to the Armenian Genocide. Mary Vartanian, a survivor of the genocide whose life spanned more than a century of Armenian history, has died at the age of 112. Her passing is the loss of another firsthand witness to one of the 20th century's greatest atrocities. Born in Aintab in 1914, Vartanian was still an infant when the Armenian Genocide began. Between 1915 and 1923, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were killed
Historical Records Reveal How Two Armenian Lawmakers Rejected a Chance to Escape Death in 1915
Photo Credit: Agos.com Historical records preserved by Agos newspaper shed light on the final days of two prominent Armenian members of the Ottoman Parliament who were arrested and murdered during the Armenian Genocide in 1915. The story of Krikor Zohrab, an influential lawyer, writer, and parliamentary deputy representing Istanbul, and Vartkes Serengülyan, a deputy from Erzurum, returned to public attention after former HDP lawmaker Garo Paylan called for a parliamentary inv
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 30
Turkey & Azerbaijan Outraged as Israel Finally Recognizes the Armenian Genocide, Demand Decision Be Reversed
Turkey and Azerbaijan have strongly criticized Israel's decision to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with both governments urging a reversal of the move and arguing that it will harm regional stability. In separate statements, the foreign ministries of Turkey and Azerbaijan rejected Israel's recognition of the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during 1915, describing the decision as politically motivated. Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry claimed that th
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 29
Israel Officially Recognizes Armenian Genocide More Than a Century After the Mass Killings
The Israeli government voted on Sunday to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide — a historic shift in Israel's official position more than a century after the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. The decision came after a resolution introduced by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who described the move as both a moral and historical obligation. "The Israeli government approved a short time ago the resolution I presented to it recognizing the Armenian geno
The Armenian Report Team
Jun 28
Armenian Genocide Memorial Destroyed in Stepanakert as Experts Warn of Systematic Erasure Under Azerbaijan’s Occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh
A senior cultural heritage official from Artsakh has raised concern over new evidence showing the destruction of an Armenian memorial in Stepanakert, warning that the incident is part of a wider pattern targeting Armenian historical and cultural sites. Hovik Avanesov, the Ombudsman for the Cultural Heritage of Artsakh and Vice President of the “National” Historical and Cultural NGO, says new documentation points to the complete removal of a monument dedicated to the 100th ann
“Genocide – No More”: Video Message Urges Armenians to Act Beyond Remembrance
Following the 111th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, a newly released video message is calling on Armenians worldwide to move from remembrance to action. Powered by Khachkar Studios, the message centers on a simple but urgent call: “Genocide – No More.” It urges Armenians to strengthen their identity through renewed commitment to faith and community, emphasizing the role of Christianity and connection to Jesus Christ. The video also raises concerns about declining chur
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 25
Lebanon’s Armenian Community Marks 111th Genocide Anniversary With Nationwide Commemorations
One hundred and eleven years after the Armenian Genocide, commemorative events in Lebanon brought together community leaders, youth groups, and members of the Armenian diaspora to honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed. The ceremonies reflected a continued commitment to remembrance, identity, and the pursuit of justice. The day began in Achrafieh, where participants gathered at the Catholic Patriarchate for a moment of prayer and reflection. Members of
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Apr 24
Diaspora in Marseille Leads Torchlight March and Ceremonies for 111th Genocide Anniversary
A commemorative event marking the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was held in Marseille, where diaspora members played a central role in honoring the memory of the victims and survivors. The remembrance began on April 23, when youth from the Armenian diaspora organized a symbolic event using flames. This act reflected the commitment of younger generations to preserve memory and continue the call for recognition. The official ceremony took place the following mornin
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Apr 24
Jerusalem’s Old City Becomes Center of Armenian Genocide Remembrance at 111th Anniversary March
Jerusalem’s Old City became the center of remembrance as Armenian residents marked the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with a march through its historic streets. Carrying Armenian flags and moving in unity, members of the local Armenian community gathered to honor the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed during the Armenian Genocide. The event reflected a long-standing tradition in Jerusalem, where one of the oldest Armenian communities in the world
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Apr 24
Forgotten History: How Hollywood Star Jackie Coogan Mobilized America to Help Armenian Genocide Survivors
The Armenian Genocide left behind not only destruction and loss, but also countless human stories—many of which have been forgotten over time. Among them is a story that connects Hollywood fame with one of the earliest large-scale humanitarian efforts to help Armenian survivors. That story is about Jackie Coogan. Long before he was recognized by later generations for his role in the television series The Addams Family, Coogan was one of the most famous child actors in the wor
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Apr 24
Countries Still Denying or Avoiding Recognition of the Armenian Genocide as the World Marks 111th Anniversary
As Armenians around the world prepare to mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24, renewed attention is being placed not only on remembrance, but also on the countries that continue to deny or avoid formally recognizing one of the most documented atrocities of the 20th century. More than a century after the mass killings and deportations of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire in 1915, only 34 countries have officially recognized the events as genocide as of
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 24
On the Streets of Yerevan: Diaspora, Locals, and Foreigners Speak at Torchlight March Honoring Genocide Victims
On the eve of April 24, thousands of people filled the streets of Yerevan, carrying torches and walking toward the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial to honor the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The annual march brought together locals, diaspora Armenians, and foreign visitors, each carrying their own understanding of history, memory, and identity. The Armenian Report was there, speaking with participants to understand what this day means to them. One young participant said that the
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 23
Thousands March Through Yerevan, Keeping Armenian Genocide Memory Alive 111 Years Later
Streets across Armenia’s capital were filled with light as thousands gathered for the annual torchlight march ahead of April 24, marking 111 years since the Armenian Genocide. People of all ages walked together through Yerevan, honoring the memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed. The march is organized each year by the youth wing of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. It begins in Republic Square and moves through central Yerevan before reaching the Tsitsernak
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Apr 23
Armenia’s State TV Cuts Genocide Coverage, Replaces It With Sports—National Day of Grief Reduced, Outrage Grows
Armenia’s Public Television has reduced the length of its live broadcast from the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial on April 24, according to its published program schedule. The change means that this year’s coverage of the Armenian Genocide remembrance ceremony will last only four hours, from 9am-1pm Yerevan time. In previous years, the live broadcast from the memorial continued until late in the evening. This longer coverage allowed viewers to follow the flow of people visiting the
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 22
Istanbul Authorities Ban Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event Planned for April 24
Authorities in Istanbul have once again banned a planned Armenian Genocide commemoration event scheduled for April 24, the annual day of remembrance observed by Armenians around the world. The decision affects an initiative by members of the local Armenian community who had sought to organize a public gathering to mark the occasion. According to the Istanbul-based Armenian newspaper Agos, the organizers, known as the April 24 Remembrance Platform, had submitted a formal reque
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Apr 22
Lemkin Institute Warns of Political Interference, Raises Alarm Over Genocide Museum Director’s Resignation and Calls for Academic Freedom in Armenia
The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human Security has issued a strong statement criticizing recent developments in Armenia surrounding the leadership of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. The organization raised concerns over what it describes as political interference in an academic institution following the resignation of its director, Edita Gzoyan. The statement connects the situation to broader issues of historical memory, academic freedom, and regional
The Armenian Report Team
Apr 10
Armenian Artist Arpi Krikorian Creates Animated Film to Teach Genocide History Without Trauma
As April is observed as Armenian Heritage Month across the United States, Armenian American families are once again reflecting on how to teach younger generations about one of the darkest chapters in their history — the Armenian Genocide. For many children in the diaspora, that education often comes early and with emotional weight. In classrooms, community centers and cultural programs, young Armenians are introduced to the events of 1915 through powerful — and sometimes grap
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