Israeli government votes to recognise Armenian genocide
The Israeli cabinet has unanimously approved a proposal to formally recognise the Armenian genocide committed during the First World War, pending final ratification by the country's parliament.
By Europa Express28 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CETUpdated 28 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET
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Core Briefing: Israeli government votes to recognise Armenian genocide
Strategic Context: The Israeli cabinet has unanimously approved a proposal to formally recognise the Armenian genocide committed during the First World War, pending final ratification by the country's parliament.
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According to Euronews, the Israeli government has reached a historic decision by unanimously supporting a proposal from Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to formally recognise the Armenian genocide. This official recognition concerns the mass killings that took place during the First World War.
The cabinet's decision is not yet final, as the move requires formal ratification by the Israeli parliament before it is fully enacted. No further details regarding the parliamentary timeline were provided in the report.