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From the Liveblog of
Friday, June 21, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, June 21, 2024
Armenia announces its recognition of the state of Palestine
A giant flag hangs in the Armenian Quarter ahead of commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Jerusalem‘s Old City. (Melanie Lidman/Times of Israel)
The Foreign Ministry of Armenia announces that it is recognizing the state of Palestine.
In a statement on its website, the ministry cites as its reasoning the “catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza” as well as the “establishment of lasting reconciliation between the Jewish and Palestinian peoples.”
It calls for an immediate ceasefire and the release of the hostages “without preconditions.”
Reaching a two-state solution is “the only way to ensure that Palestinians and Israelis can realize their legitimate aspirations,” the statement adds.
