Israel Votes to Recognize Armenian Genocide

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Israel’s government just voted unanimously to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide — a historic shift after decades of restraint driven by ties with Turkey. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar framed it as a moral obligation, citing the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians between 1915 and 1923. The move comes amid deepening tensions with Turkey, which has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza — a charge Israel denies — while also expanding its regional influence, seen as a strategic threat by Jerusalem. Though the U.S., France, and Germany have already recognized the genocide, Turkey still rejects the…