Israel's Cabinet unanimously approves Armenian Genocide recognition

Israel's cabinet has unanimously approved a proposal to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, with the draft resolution expected to be submitted to the Knesset for parliamentary adoption. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, who introduced the measure, emphasized that recognition represents both a moral and historical duty, noting that similar initiatives had previously stalled.

The Armenian National Council International welcomed the development while noting that recognition does not exempt Israel from accountability regarding its own actions. The statement referenced historical support for Armenian Genocide recognition from Jewish figures and organizations, including the Israeli political party Meretz.

If approved by parliament, Israel would join dozens of countries and numerous legislative bodies that have formally recognized the 1915 Armenian Genocide.