Yerevan /Mediamax/. Head of Jerusalem Armenian National Committee Georgette Avagyan told Mediamax that Israeli government continues to pressure the Knesset members regarding recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

“The members of Israeli Parliament are expected to discuss the resolution on recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide once again in November. Many Knesset members told us that they recognize the Genocide but are pressured by the government. They are frightened,” Georgette Avagyan told Mediamax.

“The biggest issue today is caused by Azerbaijan. Defense Minister of Israel Avigdor Lieberman in particular has very close ties with Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, Lieberman is the one who hinders our work greatly. In other countries Turkey is responsible for hindering recognition of the Armenian Genocide, but Turkey says nothing in Israel, as its friend and ally Azerbaijan already has large influence,” she said.

Meanwhile, Georgette Avagyan Office expressed the hope that “Israeli MPs will be able to find the right solution for this situation.”

“I hope that the resolution will be adopted this time, because the majority of the population of Israel (around 80%) state it is a shame that Israel has not yet recognized and condemned the Armenian Genocide”, she noted.

Georgette Avagyan believes that once Israel recognizes the Genocide, many other countries will follow, USA especially.

Israeli Knesset Education, Culture and Sports Committee recognized the Armenian Genocide on August 1.