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Israel Formally Recognizes Armenian WWI Deaths as Genocide, Turkey Condemns Decision
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Israel Formally Recognizes Armenian WWI Deaths as Genocide, Turkey Condemns Decision

Israel's Cabinet has formally approved a proposal to designate the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide, a move that reflects deteriorating ties with Turkey and has been strongly condemned by Ankara as a 'political decision' aimed at covering up actions in Gaza. This recognition follows a new UN report on alleged genocide against Palestinian children.

Israeli Government Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Straining Ties with Turkey
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Israeli Government Recognizes Armenian Genocide, Straining Ties with Turkey

The Israeli government has unanimously recognized the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide. This historic decision comes amidst escalating tensions with Turkey, which strongly opposes such recognition.

Constantinople Falls to Ottoman Empire, Ending Byzantine Era
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Constantinople Falls to Ottoman Empire, Ending Byzantine Era

On May 29, 1453, the Ottoman forces led by Mehmed II Fatih captured Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire. This pivotal event, achieved by famously moving ships over land, also signified the close of the Middle Ages.

Battle of Gallipoli: Churchill's Disastrous Decision
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Battle of Gallipoli: Churchill's Disastrous Decision

The article details the Battle of Gallipoli, also known as the Dardanelles Campaign, a significant operation of World War I that took place from April 25, 1915, to January 9, 1916, on the Gallipoli Peninsula in the Ottoman Empire.

Iraq's Modern State Formation Explored in Podcast
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Iraq's Modern State Formation Explored in Podcast

A podcast episode delves into the formation of modern Iraq, tracing its history from the collapse of the Ottoman Empire to the rise of Saddam Hussein and examining the lasting impact of its early fault lines.

Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on April 24
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Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide on April 24

April 24 marks the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, a date that signifies a beginning, a precedent, and a warning, remembering the arrest of Armenian intellectuals in 1915 during the Ottoman Empire.