Azerbaijan
News and updates about Azerbaijan

Investigation of Israeli drone maker accused of bombing Armenia
Police launch investigation of drone manufacturer that allegedly tried to bomb Armenian military for Azerbaijan during product demo.

The Muslim father who helped with his son's Bar Mitzvah
Delegation of Chabad donors see how even the most isolated Jewish communities are brought back to Jewish observance.

Azerbaijan pardons Israeli blogger
Israeli blogger sentenced to three years in prison for illegal entry receives pardon.

Israeli blogger sentenced to 3 years in prison in Azerbaijan
Blogger jailed for entering entering territory subject of dispute with Armenia. President Rivlin called on to intervene.

Parents didn't vaccinate, daughter suffers neurological damage
Unimmunized 4-year-old falls ill with pneumococcal disease.

PM blasts press for cultivating 'delusion of isolation'
The PM claims that Israeli media ignored his visits to 2 Muslim countries this week so as to conceal 'Israel's growing status in the world.'

Netanyahu scores diplomatic home run in Iran’s backyard
Israel's prime minister has completed a landmark visit to two of the world’s wealthiest Muslim nations.

Netanyahu meets Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Israeli PM praises Kazakhstan leader's efforts, hopes warm relationship between the two countries will continue to solidify.

Netanyahu: They have a love of Israel and a love of fellow men
Israeli PM meets with Jewish community in Azerbaijan, speaks of better relations between the two countries.

Netanyahu welcomes Azerbaijan Jewish children
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara met with members of the Azerbaijan Jewish community at the Or Avner Chabad Day School.

Netanyahu meets with Azerbaijani President
PM Netanyahu and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev met in Baku to discuss the growing economic ties between the two nations.

PM Netanyahu visits Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
Prime Minister Netanyahu is on a diplomatic and economic trip to Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan, and spoke about the historic significance of his

Ya'alon Becomes First Defense Minister to Visit Azerbaijan
In sign of cooperation between Israel and northern neighbor of Iran, Ya'alon becomes first defense minister to visit Baku.

Iranian Denies Plotting Attack on Israelis in Azerbaijan
An Iranian man who was arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan denies the allegation.

Azerbaijan Arrests Iranian for Plotting Against Israelis
Iranian citizen arrested in Azerbaijan after he was observed looking at the Israeli embassy in Baku in a suspicious manner.

Azerbaijan: Iranian Spy Sentenced to 15 Years
A court in Azerbaijan sentences an alleged Iranian spy to 15 years in jail for plotting an attack on the Israeli embassy in the country.

Hagel: Iran Must Resolve Nuclear Concerns
U.S. defense chief says in Azerbaijan that it is imperative that Iran quickly resolve concerns about its nuclear program.

Meet the Only Jewish MP in the Muslim World
Yehuda Abrahamov is accompanying the Azeri foreign minister on his visit to Israel.

Azerbaijan: If Iran Diplomacy Doesn't Work, Triple Efforts
A diplomatic source in Azerbaijan says country not willing to serve as a military base for Israel in possible strike against Iran.

Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan to visit Israel
Elmar Mammadyarov, will lead a delegation to visit Israel on 21-23 April.

Azerbaijan Hosts Jennifer Lopez - and More; Iran Grits its Teeth
Azerbaijan's love for Western culture is salt in the wounds of Iran's sanction-plagued Islamist culture.

Azerbaijan Jails US, Israeli Embassy Attack Plotters
Azerbaijan jailed 22 alleged Islamic radicals on Tuesday for plotting attacks on US and Israeli embassies in collaboration with Iran.

Report: Azerbaijan Considering Helping Israel in Iran
Azerbaijan has looked into the possibility of assisting Israel with a strike in Iran, a report by Reuters reveals.

Azerbaijan: 3 Jailed for Plotting Murder at Jewish School
Three convicted of planning to murder Jewish teachers in Iran-linked plot.

Terrorists Thwarted at Eurovision Contest in Azerbaijan
Terrorists were prevented from attacking during the Eurovision pop song competition in Azerbaijan last week.

Baku: Iran Plotting Against Eurovision
Tehran has recalled its envoy to Azerbaijan as the country prepares to host the Eurovision contest; cites insults to 'Iranian Saints'

Lieberman: Media Writing Science Fiction
FM Avigdor Lieberman: the media has 'a very rich imagination' about a potential Israeli strike on Iran; Israel not using Azeri airbases.

Lieberman Travels to Azerbaijan Amid Diplomatic Speculation
FM Lieberman arrives in Azerbaijan, meets senior officials; visit comes amid reports that Mossad has been operating in the country.

Baku: No Strike on Iran From Azeri Soil
Azeri president Ilham Aliyev says the lease of four airbases to Israel does not mean he will allow a strike on Iran from his country.

Report: Israel Buys Azeri Air Field on Iran's Northern Border
Foreign Policy magazine reports Israel has purchased an Azeri airfield on Iran's northern border, prompting the U.S. to watch very closely.

Azerbaijan Arrests 22 in Plot to Attack US, Israeli Embassies
Azerbaijan said it arrested 22 citizens suspected of plotting on behalf of Iran to attack the American and Israel embassies in Baku.

Iran Warns Azerbaijan Over Arms Purchase from Israel
Iran summons Azerbaijan's ambassador, warns him over $1.5 billion in arms his country purchased from Israel.

Azerbaijan Arrests Hizbullah-Linked Terror Cell
A month after foiling a terror attack against Israelis, Azerbaijan arrests a terrorist cell whose members belonged to Hizbullah.

Iran Warns Azerbaijan: Keep Mossad Out
Iran warned the representative of Azerbaijan in Tehran: make sure that Israel does not use your country as a spy base.

Report: Azerbaijan Terrorists Targeted Israeli Ambassador
The terrorists who were arrested in Azerbaijan were planning an attack against the Israeli Ambassador, say Russian media.

Iranian-Linked Gang in Azerbaijan Plotted to Kill Chabad Rabbis
Azerbaijan officials said they caught an Iranian-linked Muslim gang that plotted to kill Chabad rabbis and others in Baku.

Israelis Warned Away from Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan
The National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau has continued its travel warning for Israeli tourists to Turkey.

First Jewish School for Iran's Northern Neighbor, Azerbaijan
One of the biggest Jewish schools in central Asia has opened its doors in Baku, barely 150 kilometers from Iran.

To Azerbaijan, With Love
