Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to formally recognize violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide.
The Israeli government voted unanimously on Sunday to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide, ending decades of diplomatic reluctance. This action also represents a historic rebuke to Turkey as relations between the two countries have deteriorated, according to Newsmax.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar stated that Israel had “fulfilled a moral duty by recognizing the historical truth, and rejecting attempts to deny it,” as reported by Euronews. Politico_EU noted the vote occurred amid worsening ties with Turkey, adding that there is extensive and unambiguous historical documentation of the events.
The Washington Times reported that Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved the proposal on Sunday.
No right-leaning sources reported on this story beyond reporting the facts of the decision.
The move comes as tensions between Israel and Turkey have been increasing, with disagreements over various political issues. The formal recognition of the Armenian Genocide is expected to further strain relations between the two countries.
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