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Israel Approves Recognition of Armenian Genocide

Updated 2026-06-29 07:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to formally recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The move reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The step reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

2026-06-29 07:04 UTC