The EAFJD welcomes all efforts to recognize the historical injustice of the Armenian Genocide but expresses reservations about the timing of the comments of Israeli PM Netanyahu and lack of official action from the Israeli government.
“We welcome any statement that brings us closer to the universal recognition of the Armenian Genocide,” states EAFJD President Kaspar Karampetian- “However, these comments, while encouraging, are not a substitute for official recognition by the Knesset and the Israeli government. A permanent and unequivocal position must be taken. The timing of the comments is particularly sensitive, given the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Genocide Recognition is a moral and necessary act for defenders of justice and human dignity and should not be used as a political or geopolitical tool”.
“The history of the Armenian Genocide and the recent ethnic cleansing of the Armenian civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh reminds us of the horrific consequences when international law and humanitarian principles are ignored,” Karampetian added. “The weaponization of hunger against a civilian population was one of the painful methods used against the Armenians during the blockade of Lachin and in 1915. We echo the calls for an end to the suffering in Gaza and the protection of all innocent lives.”
The EAFJD affirms its support to the calls from multiple European leaders and countries for an immediate cessation of hostilities, a ceasefire, and the respect and protection of the rights of Palestinian civilians.
The EAFJD calls on the Israeli government to take concrete steps to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide and to join the international community in working towards a lasting peace in the Middle East.