Armenian Archives

Lemkin Institute Expresses Outrage Over Violent Assault on Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Lemkin Institute has strongly condemned the recent violent assault on the Armenian Quarter in Jerusalem. The institute, dedicated to the prevention of genocide and the promotion of human rights, expressed deep concern over the attack, which has caused widespread alarm in the international community. The Armenian Quarter, located in the Old City of Jerusalem, is a historically significant and culturally rich area, home to many important religious and cultural sites. The …

Lemkin Institute Condemns Violent Attack on Armenian Quarter in East Jerusalem and Calls for Protection of Cultural Heritage

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL – The recent brutal attack on the Armenian Quarter in East Jerusalem has drawn strong condemnation from the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention. The attack, carried out by armed mobs associated with an Israeli-Australian businessman, has raised concerns about the protection of the cultural heritage of the Armenian Quarter and the safety of its residents. The violence on December 28, 2023, resulted in injuries to several Armenians, including a priest and students of …

Armenian Patriarchate Warns of Existential Threat to Ancient Community Amid East Jerusalem Attack

JERUSALEM, Israel – The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem has raised concerns over the safety of the city’s historic Armenian community, describing the recent attack by masked men as an “existential threat.” The incident, which is believed to have been carried out by Israeli settlers, targeted the Armenian Quarter in occupied East Jerusalem, resulting in the assault of residents and Orthodox clergy members. Authorities at the Armenian Patriarchate have expressed disappointment in the lack of action …