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Israel Plans Government Vote to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Amid Rising Tensions with Turkey

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 25, 2026

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Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar will propose a government resolution to officially recognize the Armenian genocide, condemning denial efforts mainly by Turkey. This move follows Prime Minister Netanyahu's earlier personal recognition and comes amid rising tensions with Turkey over military and regional security issues.

01Israel plans a government vote to officially recognize the Armenian genocide.
02The resolution condemns denial and distortion of the genocide, mainly by Turkey.
03Approximately 1.5 million Armenians were killed during the Ottoman Empire's systematic extermination.
04Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the genocide in 2023, but the Knesset has not officially done so.
05Turkey condemned Netanyahu's remarks as politically motivated and historically inaccurate.
06Tensions rise as Israel fears US may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, threatening Israeli air superiority.

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