Israel’s foreign minister has announced that he will submit a draft government resolution formally recognizing the Armenian Genocide during the next cabinet meeting.
If approved by the government, the proposal will be forwarded to the Knesset for debate and a final vote.
The minister said that recognizing the mass killing of Armenians during the final years of the Ottoman Empire is both a moral and historical responsibility. He added that the international community should oppose any attempts to deny, minimize or distort the historical record.
The announcement marks a potentially significant shift in Israel’s long-standing policy. For decades, successive Israeli governments refrained from formally recognizing the Armenian Genocide, citing political and regional diplomatic considerations.
If the cabinet endorses the proposal, it will move to the Knesset, where lawmakers will determine whether it becomes an official position of the State of Israel.
It remains unclear whether the proposal has sufficient political support to secure final approval.
The issue has long carried diplomatic significance, particularly in Israel’s relations with regional partners, and any official recognition would represent a major change in the country’s historical and foreign policy approach.
