Armenian Genocide" src="http://www.yerevanreport.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Israeli-Knesset-to-Consider-Recognizing-Armenian-Genocide.jpg" alt="Israeli Knesset to Consider Recognizing Armenian Genocide" width="259" height="190" />YEREVAN (Public Radio of Armenia), April 29 UPDATED–With 12 pros and 8 cons the Israeli Knesset approved Thursday a motion to discuss the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in one of its committees.

Haim Oron, a supporter of the Genocide issue in the parliament, delivered a 15-minute speech on the issue, the discussion took 25 minutes.

Oron wants the committee to recognize the Armenian genocide, pointing out that similar recognition has been afforded recently by the French parliament and the United States Congress.

“It is appropriate that the Israeli Knesset, which represents the Jewish people, recognize the Armenian genocide,” said Oron. “It is unacceptable that the Jewish people is not making itself heard.”