以色列内阁一致承认亚美尼亚大屠杀为种族灭绝，加剧与土耳其紧张
以色列内阁通过决议但尚需议会批准，此举被广泛解读为安卡拉与耶路撒冷关系恶化的最新体现，此前国际社会已有32国做出类似认定。
以色列内阁于6月28日一致批准一项提案，将第一次世界大战期间奥斯曼帝国对亚美尼亚人的大规模杀戮正式认定为种族灭绝。该决议由外交部长吉迪恩·萨尔推动，仍需提交议会（Knesset）表决方能生效。萨尔称此举是“道德与历史责任”，并强调以色列加入了已做出类似认定的32个国家行列，包括美国、俄罗斯、法国和德国。
以方将这一决策置于土耳其“制度化的否认和淡化历史”的语境中。萨尔指出，亚美尼亚种族灭绝的“广泛且明确的历史文件记录”至今仍被土政府操纵性改写。安卡拉则一贯拒绝使用“种族灭绝”一词，坚称死亡人数被夸大，遇难者是内战和动荡的受害者。近年来，土耳其总统埃尔多安更反复指责以色列在加沙实施种族灭绝，以色列对此坚决否认。
以色列长期因顾虑与土耳其的战略关系而回避正式承认亚美尼亚大屠杀。两国关系在埃尔多安上台后逐步恶化，2023年10月哈马斯袭击后爆发的加沙战争成为转折点：土耳其暂停了大部分对以贸易，埃尔多安多次将以色列领导人比作纳粹。此外，以色列此前也顾及阿塞拜疆的反对立场，巴库不承认亚美尼亚种族灭绝，且正与亚美尼亚进行正常化谈判。萨尔在政府会议上辩解称，该决议绝非针对土耳其“公开敌意”的报复行为。
在国际层面，亚美尼亚大屠杀已在超过30个国家及欧洲议会获得承认，但中国等部分国家仍未正式认定，谨持平衡外交。亚美尼亚政府尚未就以色列的决定表态，此前其曾表示种族灭绝承认问题并非外交优先议程。该决议下一步将送交以色列议会投票，尚无明确时间表。土耳其方面暂无官方反应，但以媒普遍预期安卡拉将做出强烈外交回应。
| 欧洲大陆媒体 | +0.30 | aligned |
|---|---|---|
| 以色列媒体 | +0.20 | neutral |
| 伊朗及相关媒体 | −0.50 | critical |
| 阿拉伯黎凡特—马格里布媒体 | −0.20 | neutral |
European continental press frames the Israeli decision as a historic moral act, emphasizing the country's long-awaited recognition of the Armenian genocide. They highlight the unanimous cabinet vote and the foreign minister's statement that it is never too late to do the right thing, while also noting the diplomatic fallout with Turkey and the need for a Knesset vote. The narrative balances moral imperative with geopolitical consequences.
Israeli press reports the cabinet decision as a straightforward procedural step, noting the unanimous approval and the upcoming Knesset vote. They emphasize that the recognition is not an act of retaliation against Turkey but a fulfillment of a moral duty as a Jewish state. The tone is matter-of-fact, presenting the decision as long overdue and in line with Israel's values.
Iranian press frames the Israeli recognition as a political maneuver aimed at diverting attention from the Gaza conflict and retaliating against Turkey's criticism of Israel. They portray it as an act of hypocrisy by a regime that itself faces accusations of genocide in Gaza. The tone is highly critical, suggesting that Israel's move is opportunistic and undermines its moral standing.
Arab Levant and Maghreb press report the recognition with skepticism, highlighting the political context of deteriorating Israel-Turkey ties. They note that the decision must still be approved by the Knesset and see it as a calculated move by Israel rather than a pure moral stance. The coverage is measured, neither celebrating nor condemning overly, but pointing to the geopolitical calculations behind the announcement.