Israel Officially Recognizes Armenian Genocide in Historic Government Vote
On Sunday, the Israeli government officially approved a resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide. The historic decision was led by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and received full support from the cabinet, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Following the government meeting, Sa'ar confirmed the approval, stating that Israel now formally acknowledges the genocide.
Sa'ar emphasized the consensus on the historical facts and the scale of the tragedy, which occurred over a century ago and resulted in the deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians along with the destruction of their cultural and historical heritage. He described the recognition as a moral obligation for Israel as a Jewish state, ending decades of ambiguity on the issue.
The Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to Netanyahu for his backing and to the other ministers for their support in passing the resolution, highlighting the ethical significance of the move for Israel and its people.
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