Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares for first time: I recognize the Armenian Genocide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says for the first time that he recognizes the genocide carried out by Ottoman Empire against Armenians, Assyrians and Greeks in the early 20th century, The Times of Israel reports.

Asked by Patrick Bet David on his podcast why Israel doesn’t recognize the Armenian genocide, Netanyahu says, “I think we have. I think the Knesset passed a resolution to that effect,” though no such legislation has been passed into law.

Pressed on why no Israeli prime minister has, Netanyahu responds, “I just did. Here you go.”