To recognize Armenian Genocide means to equate it with Holocaust

PanARMENIAN.Net - Israel can recognize the Armenian Genocide only if outraged by Turkey, a Russian expert said.



"Israel's position on the issue is quite clear. To recognize Armenian Genocide would mean to equate it with Holocaust, what is inadmissible for Jews," senior lecturer at Saint-Petersburg State University, expert at the Center of Oriental Studies, Ph.D. in history Alexander Sotnichenko told PanARMENIAN.Net



Another important factor is that the Armenian Diaspora is not strong in Israel, according to him.



As to U.S. recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Sotnichenko said, it will be possible if Turkey takes up anti-American policy.



"The Armenian community of the United States is very influential. Nevertheless, withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq will facilitate the Turkish-U.S. relations. Under the circumstances, genocide recognition will be unlikely," he said.