The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention condemned the recent events in the “Cow’s Garden” in Jerusalem.
“This recent assault follows the Israeli state’s repeated attempts to evict indigenous Armenians from the Quarter. Amid the ongoing provocations by Azerbaijan against the Republic of Armenia in the South Caucasus, this attack represents another effort to compromise Armenian autonomy and sovereignty. The disturbing level of Armenophobia present in genocidal regimes from Azerbaijan to Israel is alarming and places Armenians in a state of constant peril.” The Lemkin Institute said in a statement.
The organization calls for the protection of Armenian lands and Christian sanctuaries in Jerusalem, and urges the Israeli courts to immediately invalidate any deal between the Armenian Patriarchate and “Xana Gardens”.
“Further, we demand the Israeli authorities respect the minority rights of Armenians and Christians throughout Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Israel. Whether the targets are Palestinian Muslims or Armenian Christians, Israel must cease all efforts to expand Jewish settlements at the expense of non-Jews and commit to the protection of all peoples and faiths throughout the region,“ the statement said.
