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Netanyahu Acknowledges Armenian, Greek and Assyrian Genocides on U.S. Podcast

His assertion that the Knesset already approved a recognition resolution is contradicted by parliamentary records, prompting a sharp rebuke from Turkey.

The Armenian community of the Old City of Jerusalem make a protest demanding that the Israeli government recognize the historic mass killings of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire, on April 24, 2005. (Kitra Cahana/ Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Pressed by host Patrick Bet-David on the PBD Podcast, Netanyahu said he recognises the Ottoman-era killings as genocide, adding, "I just did."
  • He claimed Israel’s parliament had passed a recognition measure, yet journalists and Knesset records show no formal resolution, though a committee text from 2016 exists.
  • Turkey’s foreign ministry condemned the remarks as politically motivated, accusing Netanyahu of exploiting past tragedies and attempting to deflect from Gaza.
  • Armenian activists said a podcast comment does not constitute official Israeli recognition and disputed Netanyahu’s statement about a Knesset vote.
  • Israel has historically avoided formal recognition to preserve ties with Ankara, relations have worsened since the Gaza war, and dozens of governments recognise the genocide while Turkey rejects the label.