Co-chair of the European Jewish Parliament, Vladimir Rabinovich, told Arminfo
correspondent that he is optimistic about the possibility of adoption of a
resolution on recognition of the Armenian genocide by the Israeli Knesset.
He said that at present the Jewish and Armenian
organizations have been actively cooperating in this direction. "Simply,
there are issues that should be implemented with care and without noise. I
think that everything will be OK", - Rabinovich assured.
To note, on 5 December President of Israel Reuven
Rivlin formerly an outspoken advocate of Israel's recognition of the Armenian
Genocide, has refused to renew his signature on an annual petition calling for
Israel to officially recognize the mass killings as genocide, the Times of
Israel reports. Those responsible for
the petition were surprised by Rivlin's change of stance, Israel's Channel 10
News reported on Thursday night, which was ascribed to the heightened
sensitivity of his position since Rivlin was elected president earlier this
year. The TV report said Rivlin was apparently concerned not to further harm
Israel's strained relations with Turkey, the source reports.