The Israeli government has acknowledged the Armenian genocide. The…

The Israeli government has acknowledged the Armenian genocide. The Israeli government has acknowledged the Armenian genocide in the Ottoman Empire.

Consensus

The Israeli government officially recognized the Armenian Genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire in 1915-1916.
The genocide resulted in the deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians.
The recognition was made by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and approved by the government.
The decision was seen as a moral and historical duty by Israeli officials.
The genocide is widely recognized by many countries, including Russia, France, Germany, and the United States.

Israel's recognition was influenced by worsening relations with Turkey after Erdogan's rise to power. — tvrain
Israel had previously avoided recognizing the genocide due to concerns about damaging relations with Turkey. — fontanka
The decision was made after a previous parliamentary commission had already declared recognition, but it was not formally adopted until now. — kommersant
Israel's recognition was made in response to the deteriorating relationship with Turkey and as a moral duty. — vedomosti