Tanjiyan: Netanyahu recklessly exploits our nation's blood-soaked history for personal political gain
American-Armenian singer and former lead vocalist of System of a Down, Serj Tankian, has made a statement regarding Israel's official recognition of the Armenian Genocide. The full text is as follows:
"For years, Israel has lobbied tirelessly in the U.S. Congress to block recognition of the Armenian Genocide, solely to maintain relations with Turkey.
Now, Netanyahu's cabinet has finally chosen to recognize the Armenian Genocide. It was precisely this tragedy that inspired Hitler in the 1930s: 'I too can use the same methods against the Jews.'
Yet today, a government currently committing massacres in Gaza and Lebanon comes forward to acknowledge the catastrophe endured by my ancestors—this is nothing short of the most despicable act imaginable against the Armenian people.
To trade our history, our genocide, our national trauma, for political capital—this is utterly disgraceful!
Israel’s formal opposition to Turkey, accusing Ankara of committing genocide, suggests Israel believes it has successfully contained Iran and its proxy forces.
Turkey responded swiftly: A country currently perpetrating massacres against Palestinians has no moral authority to accuse others of genocide.
Experts in the field are now concerned about the uncertain future of Israel’s “oil-for-technology” cooperation project with Azerbaijan.
Armenians simply cannot comprehend how their nation has become a pawn in great power games. Under Pashinyan’s leadership, Yerevan has revealed its weakness and helplessness in full."
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1869413531156490/
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