TEL AVIV. – According to Israeli press publications, particularly Yediot Akhronot newspaper, Israeli FM is ready to support the recognition of the Armenian genocide.

This step may automatically break the relations between Israel and Azerbaijan, IzRus portal quotes. 

“This South Caucasus state practically is the only strategic partner of Israel in the Muslim world, despite the pressure made on Baku by Ankara and Tehran. Moreover, Israeli FM Avigdor Lieberman initiated strategic alliance with Azerbaijan,” the portal writes. 

As IzRus reports, “Israel Our Home” party leader Lieberman blocked all attempts of the MERETS, Kadima and Likud MPs to pass the resolution on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in Knesset.

Besides, Israeli Deputy FM Danny Ayalon told the portal four months ago that there is no chance that Knesset will recognize the Genocide. It is impossible as Israel cannot break relations with its only strategic partner Azerbaijan in the Muslim world because of some historical events occurred years ago, the portal states.

There was also another main reason that hindered development of Israeli and Armenian relations, besides the risk of conflict with Turkey or Azerbaijan. It concerned tight relations of Yerevan and Armenian Diaspora with Iran and the Arab world, in particular with Lebanon and Syria, IzRus added.