The Israeli government's recent recognition of the Armenian Genocide has sparked intense global debate regarding the intersection of morality and realpolitik. While some critics argue Israel lacks moral authority due to its actions in Gaza, the author contends that state recognition is driven by strategic interests rather than pure idealism. Despite the efforts of the Armenian National Committee of Jerusalem and various scholars to secure this recognition, the author argues that symbolic acknowledgment is insufficient without tangible protections for the Armenian community in East Jerusalem, who face ongoing harassment from ultra-nationalist groups. Furthermore, the article highlights Israel's complex role in the Artsakh conflict, noting that Israel supplied approximately 70 percent of Azerbaijan’s arms imports between 2016 and 2020. Ultimately, the text asserts that genocide recognition must be accompanied by concrete actions to prevent future atrocities and protect vulnerable populations.