Israel recognizes Armenian genocide amid tensions with Turkey – POLITICO The Armenian genocide resulted in the deaths of an estimated 1.5 million Armenians between 1915 and 1923. Turkey has consistently rejected the term, but more than 30 nations worldwide — including France, Germany, the U.S., Lebanon and Syria —  have recognized the mass killings as a genocide. The Israeli government’s vote comes as the relationship between two of the region’s main powers, which was once robust, has increasingly soured in recent years. ... #Israel #recognizes #Armenian #genocide #amid