Israeli government votes unanimously to recognize Armenian genocide
The unanimous vote marks a major policy shift after years of hesitation over ties with Turkey, and the measure still needs Knesset approval.
- On Sunday, Israel's cabinet unanimously voted to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide, with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spearheading the resolution that now proceeds to the Knesset for parliamentary approval.
- Successive governments previously declined recognition to avoid diplomatic friction with Turkey and Azerbaijan, ending a long-standing policy that prioritized relations over acknowledging the Ottoman Empire atrocities.
- Framing the decision as a moral imperative, Sa'ar noted the genocide claimed 1.5 million lives more than 100 years ago and condemned an "institutionalized campaign of denial and minimization" of historical facts.
- Turkey rejects the genocide designation, attributing deaths to civil conflict, while the move aligns Israel with 32 UN member states including the United States, Canada, Russia, and Germany.
- The measure requires Knesset approval before becoming formalized law, and the decision is expected to strain relations with Azerbaijan, a key regional partner that has previously received weapons from Israel.
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Jerusalem makes a sharp gesture toward Ankara, but why don't Israel and Armenia recognize the Holodomor? The Israeli government has officially recognized the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. This is the first decision of this magnitude in the country's history, unanimously supported by the Cabinet of Ministers, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Radio Liberty. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar initiated the document, insisting on restoring just…
The Israeli government unanimously approved on Sunday the recognition of the Armenian genocide, a term refuted by Ankara. The decision is a major change for Israel, which had until recently avoided such recognition because of its former proximity to Turkey. But now, the two countries are in a context of intense tensions.
After more than 110 years, the Israeli government has officially recognized the genocide of the Armenian population in the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Turkey reacted with indignation. “This is a political decision to cover up their own crimes against the Palestinian population in Gaza,” they said.
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