The book explores the genocide of Armenians by Turks during World War I, highlighting it as one of the most horrific events in modern history. It examines the implications of this atrocity as a precursor to subsequent genocides in the twentieth century, providing a critical analysis of its historical context and impact. Through detailed accounts, the narrative sheds light on the suffering endured by the Armenian people and the broader consequences of such acts of violence.
Exploring the complex relationship between Israel and the Armenian Genocide, this book delves into the attitudes of Israeli institutions and the state’s response to historical denial. It highlights the political and social implications of this denial, shedding light on how it shapes contemporary discourse and identity. Through detailed analysis, the author reveals the intersections of memory, recognition, and the ongoing impact of historical events on current Israeli society and politics.
The question of identity is one of present-day Israel's cardinal and most pressing issues. In a comprehensive examination of the issue, this study focuses on attitudes toward the Jewish people in Israel and the Diaspora; the Holocaust and its repercussions on identity; and attitudes toward Jewish religion.
Except for a short period after the end of the First World War and the ensuing armistice, Turkey has consistently denied that it ever employed a policy of intentional destruction of Armenians