Israel-Armenia Genocide Recognition: Israel’s cabinet unanimously approved formal recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar calling it a moral duty; the decision now goes to the Knesset, while Turkey denounced it as “political” and aimed at covering up its own crimes. EU Connectivity Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Yerevan and Baku on July 1-2 to discuss turning Armenia and Azerbaijan into a transport corridor linking Central Asia to Europe, alongside peace talks and EU infrastructure investment. Armenian Opposition vs. Courts: Armenia’s Constitutional Court is hearing challenges to June 14 parliamentary election results; the CEC urged rejection of all complaints, and the court is expected to rule by July 4 as parties argue over alleged violations and vote-counting. Domestic Political Tensions: Russian officials, including Medvedev, accused Armenia of a “new round of repression” against opposition figures amid claims of Western silence over election pressure. Regional Agenda—Armenia-Iran: Border upgrades are set to top the Armenia-Iran agenda, as officials prepare for further infrastructure and security coordination. Diaspora & Culture: Armenia’s basketball team drew diaspora energy in Los Angeles, while an Ethiopian-Armenian museum opened in Addis Ababa with high-level diaspora dialogue. Tech & Business: Armenia’s tech ecosystem got a boost as Microchip’s local office received a U.S. export license for advanced FPGA development.