Israel Officially Acknowledges Armenian Genocide From WWI

WHO:

ABC News - Israel's government

CBS News - Israel's Parliament

WHAT:

ABC News - Israel's government has unanimously approved a decision to designate the violence against Armenians during World War I as a "genocide."

CBS News - The decision reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

WHERE:

ABC News - Israel

CBS News - Turkey

WHEN:

CBS News - The step still needs approval in Parliament.

WHY:

CBS News - The decision reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

HOW:

ABC News - The decision was made unanimously by Israel's government.

(UPDATED June 28, 2026 19:20 UTC)

Israel's government has unanimously approved a decision to designate the violence against Armenians during World War I as a "genocide." This move comes amid deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey, and it still requires approval in Parliament. The decision marks a significant moment in the relationship between these two nations.