The Israeli cabinet voted unanimously on Sunday to recognize the Armenian Genocide, approving a proposal by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. The decision, announced Sunday afternoon, marks a formal shift in Israeli policy and is seen as a response to Turkish President Erdogan's recent actions.
The Israeli government unanimously approved a proposal by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Sunday to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). The cabinet vote, held during the weekly government meeting, makes Israel one of over 30 countries to formally recognize the systematic killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
As The Zioneer reported Thursday, Sa'ar had planned to bring the resolution to the cabinet after previous efforts to advance it in the Knesset. The move is widely viewed as a retaliatory measure against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has escalated anti-Israel rhetoric and positioned Turkey as a leading voice against Israeli policy in the region. Dr. Doron Matza of the 301 analysis platform described the decision on Friday as part of a comprehensive Israeli campaign — including military, economic, and diplomatic dimensions — against Ankara.
The recognition is expected to strain already tense relations between Jerusalem and Ankara. No immediate reaction from Turkish officials was reported.
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