centre-left Israeli daily; stressed Sa'ar's framing that the vote is 'not an act of retaliation against Turkey' while acknowledging the political timing

Reported Sa'ar's explicit denial that the recognition is retaliatory against Turkey while covering the Cabinet vote. Noted Israel has historically avoided formal recognition to preserve the working relationship with Ankara, and that this de facto no longer exists.

“'Not an act of retaliation against Turkey,' Israeli government approves Armenian genocide recognition.”