Türkiye on Sunday condemned a decision by the Israeli government regarding Armenian claims over the 1915 events, accusing Israel of using the issue to divert international attention from its conduct in Gaza.
In a written statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Israel's decision was politically motivated and alleged that it was intended to conceal Israel's actions against Palestinians.
"The Israeli government, which is carrying out systematic oppression against the Palestinian people before the eyes of the entire world and is being tried at the International Court of Justice on charges of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, aims to cover up its own crimes through the political decision it has adopted regarding the events of 1915," the ministry said.
The ministry described the move as "a malicious attempt" that ignored "historical and legal realities."
It also argued that the decision reflected the international pressure facing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. The statement referred to arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court in connection with its investigation into alleged crimes committed against Palestinians.
