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A decision by Israel, seen as a provocation by Turkey and inflames tensions

2026-06-28 22:27:30Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

A decision by Israel, seen as a provocation by Turkey and inflames tensions

Israel's cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to officially define the mass killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide. The decision, which marks a radical shift in Israeli foreign policy, is expected to soon go to a vote in the Knesset to take full legal force.

The move reflects the sharp deterioration in bilateral relations between Israel and Turkey over the past two decades, which have been further strained by recent conflicts in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Iran. For years, Israel had avoided formalizing the initiative for fear of a diplomatic rift with Ankara.

The proposal was presented to the executive by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who described the decision as an inevitable act towards historical truth:

“Despite extensive and clear historical documentation, the Armenian genocide remains to this day the subject of an institutionalized campaign of denial and minimization, including a manipulative rewriting of history, primarily by the Turkish government. It is never too late to do the right thing. This is a moral and historical duty.”

Scholars and historians estimate that around 1.5 million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Turks around 1915, an event widely considered the first genocide of the 20th century. To date, 32 countries around the world, including the United States, Syria and Lebanon, have officially recognized it as such.

Turkey's harsh reaction: Political decision to cover up crimes in Gaza

Turkey's reaction has been immediate and extremely harsh. Through an official statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry described Tel Aviv's move as a "politically motivated" maneuver aimed at distracting international attention from the accusations facing Israel itself.

Ankara made direct accusations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, also recalling the processes taking place in international courts:

“The Israeli government, which systematically persecutes the Palestinian people before the eyes of the world and is on trial at the International Court of Justice for genocide against the people of Gaza, aims to cover up its own crimes. This malicious attempt reveals the plight of Netanyahu and his associates, who have arrest warrants against them at the ICC (International Criminal Court).”

This development comes at a very delicate moment for the Middle East, where diplomacy and alliances are rapidly changing. In parallel with this event, the region is monitoring other important developments.

Israel and Lebanon have just signed a framework agreement for peace, which calls for the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah as a key point – a process seen as extremely difficult to implement on the ground.

Meanwhile, Iran has recently attacked Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for previous US attacks, also threatening to break off all diplomatic talks.

On the other hand, US President Donald Trump, during a recent meeting at the White House, pressured Syria's new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, for his country to confront and sever ties with Hezbollah, which has increased alarm in Beirut and Tel Aviv.

Israel continues to vehemently deny accusations raised by the United Nations and Turkey that its military offensive in Gaza constitutes genocide, describing recent reports by UN experts as "slanderous frauds" and insisting that its operations exclusively target Hamas structures.


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