Israel officially recognizes Armenian genocide
Israel's government unanimously voted to recognize the mass killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide, potentially deepening the rift with Turkey.
On Sunday, the Israeli government unanimously approved a historic decision to recognize the mass killings of Armenians during World War I as genocide. The proposal was submitted by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and marks the first official step by Israel on this issue. The decision still requires ratification by the Israeli parliament, but it already signals a major shift in the country's foreign policy.
Israel had long avoided such recognition to maintain diplomatic balance with Turkey. However, this step indicates a growing rift between the two nations. Analysts suggest it could affect regional politics and relations with other countries that have also avoided recognizing the genocide.
