Sa'ar to bring Armenian Genocide recognition to vote, cites Israel's 'moral, historical duty'
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar plans to bring a vote on recognizing the Armenian Genocide to the Israeli government. The move is seen as a moral and historical duty for Israel, given the country's own experience with genocide. Recognition of the Armenian Genocide has already been formally acknowledged by 32 UN member states, including the United States and Germany.
- ▪32 UN member states have formally recognized the Armenian Genocide.
- ▪Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is bringing the recognition to a vote.
- ▪The recognition is seen as a moral and historical duty for Israel.
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Sa'ar to bring Armenian Genocide recognition to vote, cites Israel's 'moral, historical duty'As of 2026, 32 UN member states, including the United States, Canada, Russia, and Germany, have formally recognized the genocide.Follow us on GoogleIsraeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attends an honorary session at Paraguay's bicameral Congress in Asuncion on November 24, 2025, as part of his official visit to the country.(photo credit: DANIEL DUARTE/ AFP via Getty Images)
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