Israeli government’s representative described the Armenian Genocide as “tragic events” during the Knesset's plenum on Tuesday.

Minister without portfolio Tzachi Hanegbi presented the government’s position, saying he understands the emotions behind the MP’s speeches, The Jerusalem Post reported.

However, he did not use the Hebrew phrase for “genocide,” simply saying “tragic events.”

The Armenian Genocide issue has not been put to the vote during Knesset’s plenum. During the debates, Knesset Speaker Yuli-Yoel Edelstein called not to ignore, diminish or deny the Armenian Genocide.