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News and updates about Azerbaijan

From Baku to the US:

The rabbi who lit up Jewish communities with Torah

During dynamic US tour, Rabbi Isayev inspires Jewish communities with a call to action, urges deeper ties between Azerbaijan, Israel, and the US: 'Spread Torah through unity and light, this is the moment to strengthen our unbreakable bond.'

The rabbi who lit up Jewish communities with Torah

Due to developments in Syria: Netanyahu postpones Azerbaijan trip

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to Azerbaijan to be postponed, due to developments in Gaza and Syria, PMO statement says.

Due to developments in Syria: Netanyahu postpones Azerbaijan trip

Historic visit to Baku:

Jewish community prepares to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet with community leaders, including Rabbi Zamir Isayev, and discuss Jewish life in Azerbaijan. 'This is a tremendous privilege for our generation,' community members say.

Jewish community prepares to welcome Prime Minister Netanyahu

INTO THE FRAY:

Azerbaijan: Augmenting the Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords were the greatest foreign policy accomplishment of Trump’s first administration; he has made it clear that his new administration will seek to expand them- Forbes, March 8, 2025. Opinion.

Azerbaijan: Augmenting the Abraham Accords

Another round of talks with Turkey - after Passover

Turkey refused to allow an Israel Air Force plane carrying an Israeli delegation to pass through its airspace, forcing it to take a detour to reach the talks in Azerbaijan.

Another round of talks with Turkey - after Passover

Regional tensions:

The red line Israel drew for Turkey

Representatives of Israel and Turkey meet in Azerbaijan, Israel clarifies that Turkish embedment in Syria will not be tolerated.

The red line Israel drew for Turkey

Matzah kits distributed in Muslim country

Jewish community in Azerbaijan prepares for Passover – and calls to strengthen ties with Israel and the US.

Matzah kits distributed in Muslim country

Azerbaijani security thwarted attempt to assassinate local rabbi

IRGC paid $200,000 to drug trafficker in exchange for the assassination of Azerbaijan's Rabbi Shneur Segal.

Azerbaijani security thwarted attempt to assassinate local rabbi

The importance of the US-Israel-Azerbaijan strategic partnership

Beyond Muslim Azerbaijan’s relations with Israel and the United States, whether together or separately, Azerbaijan is a pro-Western country in its own right. Opinion.

The importance of the US-Israel-Azerbaijan strategic partnership

Common history and strategic partnership:

How Israel and Azerbaijan became close allies

A newly-released Israeli Foreign Ministry report details the deepening ties between Israel and Azerbaijan, spanning energy, economy, and diplomacy, while highlighting Azerbaijan’s unique support for its Jewish community.

How Israel and Azerbaijan became close allies

Trilateral alliance: Steve Witkoff arrives in Azerbaijan

Following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement in the Knesset and a letter of support from senior rabbis, US President Donald Trump's envoy arrives in Baku to strengthen the trilateral alliance between the countries.

Trilateral alliance: Steve Witkoff arrives in Azerbaijan

Prominent rabbis appeal to Trump:

'Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords'

Leading rabbis urge Trump to recognize Azerbaijan's decades of support for Israel by including it in the Abraham Accords and lifting Section 907 sanctions.

'Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords'

Shas MK praises Muslim country in Knesset plenum

MK Simon Moshiashvili calls to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan, stressing country's Jewish community.

Shas MK praises Muslim country in Knesset plenum

Azerbaijan and the expansion of the Abraham Accords

If Israel expands its public collaborations within the Muslim world to include Azerbaijan, it will strengthen Muslim sentiment towards these partnerships and enhance its image as a country that is "normalized" in the Muslim world. Op-ed.

Azerbaijan and the expansion of the Abraham Accords

Iran alarmed by growing Israel-Azerbaijan ties, warns US involved

Tehran claims that expanding security cooperation between Baku, Jerusalem, and Washington poses a direct threat to its national security.

Iran alarmed by growing Israel-Azerbaijan ties, warns US involved

'A shared pain'

Jewish communities commemorate victims of massacre

Thousands of Azerbaijani Jews around the world gather for prayers in commemoration of Khojaly massacre, parallel to the ceremonies held in Israel.

Jewish communities commemorate victims of massacre

Expanding Abraham Accords?

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

Hikmet Hajiyev, top Baku official, meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as regional alliance takes shape.

Azerbaijan emerges as key player in Trump's Middle East vision

In first:

Muslim country incorporates antisemitism definition in textbooks

New report reveals positive trend in Azerbaijan’s education system, presenting Israel and Jews in a favorable light and condemning Palestinian terrorism.

Muslim country incorporates antisemitism definition in textbooks

Azerbaijan:

Jewish singer to represent Muslim country in Eurovision

Azerbaijan, despite pressure from neighboring Iran and Turkey, is a Muslim country that maintains a warm and sympathetic attitude towards its Jewish residents and Israel.

Jewish singer to represent Muslim country in Eurovision

Baku Jewish community marks International Holocaust Day

Rabbi of Baku Sephardic community reveals today at International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony that 55,000 Jews, who fled from the Nazis, found refuge with local citizens in Azerbaijan.

Baku Jewish community marks International Holocaust Day

Study:

Azerbaijan’s crucial role in the new Middle East

Azerbaijan's diplomatic efforts, especially mediating between Israel and Turkey, prove its ability to help stabilize the Middle East, new study shows.

Azerbaijan’s crucial role in the new Middle East

Iranian plot to assassinate Jewish official in Azerbaijan foiled

Georgian citizen accused of being offered $200,000 to gather intelligence and carry out assassination of leader of local Jewish community on behalf of Iran

Iranian plot to assassinate Jewish official in Azerbaijan foiled

Azerbaijan demands Russia apologize for shooting down plane

President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan called on Russia to apologize and compensate for the downing of an Azerbaijani plane over Kazakhstan last week, which led to numerous casualties.

Azerbaijan demands Russia apologize for shooting down plane

Footage: Plane with 72 aboard crashes en route to Russia

Plane carrying dozens of passengers from Baku to Grozny crashes in Kazakhstan, at least 27 survive.

Footage: Plane with 72 aboard crashes en route to Russia

AIPAC's message to the leader of a Muslim country

Sign of change: AIPAC leaders meet with Azerbaijani President, thankful for support of Israel.

AIPAC's message to the leader of a Muslim country

'Fuels genocide'

Greta Thunberg to protest Turkey for its 'support of Israel'

Despite its vocal opposition to Israel, Turkey is the target of former climate activist Greta Thunberg who alleges the country assists Israel's war effort by being part of the oil supply chain.

Greta Thunberg to protest Turkey for its 'support of Israel'

Community rabbi outraged:

'Blood libel against 80,000 Azerbaijanis'

Azerbaijan’s rabbi shocked by security affair, says his country is 'the most friendly country to Israel.'

'Blood libel against 80,000 Azerbaijanis'

October 7th:

A moving event in a Muslim country

Jewish school in Baku, Azerbaijan, holds moving event honoring the memory of the October 7th massacre victims.

A moving event in a Muslim country

Caucasus Jewish community in Germany marks 10th year

The Azerbaijani community in Berlin celebrated the tenth anniversary of the community's founding with an impressive ceremony including numerous Rabbis and public figures.

Caucasus Jewish community in Germany marks 10th year

How the Iranian threat affects Azerbaijan

Many people in Iran see Azerbaijan as an Iranian province, which is mistakenly outside of Tehran’s sphere of influence. This is a threatening situation. Opinion.

How the Iranian threat affects Azerbaijan

How Iran threatens the free world

Iran has essentially built a Shia Crescent of Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza, to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.  Op-ed.

How Iran threatens the free world

How Azerbaijan is helping Israel's war effotrt

From an Azerbaijani perspective, it is only natural that the Caucuses country help Israel in its hour of need with a steady oil supply.Op-ed

How Azerbaijan is helping Israel's war effotrt

Europe and Azerbaijan:

Jewish communities hold prayer gatherings and solidarity rallies

Fear, anger, and bitterness: “This is not an attack only on the Jewish people, this is an attack on civilization.”

Jewish communities hold prayer gatherings and solidarity rallies

Due to Israel-Azerbaijan ties:

Jewish Center in Armenian capital vandalized

Supporters of the Armenian separatists in Nagorno-Karabakh vandalized the only synagogue in Yerevan, Armenia.

Jewish Center in Armenian capital vandalized

Report:

Israel helped Azerbaijan retake separatist region

According to the report, Israel sent a large amount of powerful arms ahead of Azerbaijan's offensive to retake Nagorno-Karabakh.

Israel helped Azerbaijan retake separatist region

Israel and Azerbaijan sign space agreement

The agreement will lead to joint projects in the field of space, including the development of space technologies, satellites, and more.

Israel and Azerbaijan sign space agreement

Can Israelis help achieve Azerbaijani-Armenian peace?

Following the operation in Karabakh and the resulting ceasefire, Israelis like Ayoob Kara and Mordecai Kedar joined peace efforts. Op-ed.

Can Israelis help achieve Azerbaijani-Armenian peace?

Has the bloody conflict over Karabakh come to an end?

Azerbaijan's army, in a short but determined operation subdued the separatists of Karabakh. What effect will this have? Op-ed.

Has the bloody conflict over Karabakh come to an end?

Dozens of rabbis condemn Armenian leaders for Holocaust rhetoric

Rabbis to Armenian leaders: 'Stop belittling extend of Jewish people's suffering, using phrases associated with the Holocaust.'

Dozens of rabbis condemn Armenian leaders for Holocaust rhetoric

Leading Rabbis against use of Holocaust in foreign propaganda

Senior rabbis in Israel and around the world: “Involvement of the Holocaust in politics and conflict is not acceptable.''

Leading Rabbis against use of Holocaust in foreign propaganda

Nagorno Kara-What?

Why Israelis need to care about a crisis they never heard of

The fact that people are suffering in Nagorno-Karabakh, according to this writer, cannot be denied. Op-ed.

Why Israelis need to care about a crisis they never heard of

President Herzog: The Azerbaijan-Lachin Corridor story

Pro-Armenian activists squared off against Azerbaijan supporters. Both sent letters to Israel's president by way of Arutz Sheva.

President Herzog: The Azerbaijan-Lachin Corridor story

Contempt for the Holocaust as a tool of our enemies

What right do Armenians have to talk about the Holocaust, when a monument honoring a Nazi collaborator stands in Armenia's capital?

Contempt for the Holocaust as a tool of our enemies

A rabbinical conference in Muslim Azerbaijan

The signs of a flourishing Azerbaijani-Israeli friendship abound, but a rabbinical conference in a Muslim country is a miracle. Op-ed.

A rabbinical conference in Muslim Azerbaijan

US Jewry plays significant role in Israeli-Azerbaijani relations

Azerbaijan's leadership has begun a policy of outreach to world Jewish leaders, continuing a centuries-old tradition of brotherly relations.

US Jewry plays significant role in Israeli-Azerbaijani relations

Azerbaijan? Where is that?

American society's lack of knowledge of the world leaves the door open for policies influenced by well-funded lobbies.

Azerbaijan? Where is that?

Israel's alliance with Azerbaijan:

Why should we harm our friends for the benefit of the enemy?

Trading the only real friends in the Muslim world for a handshake with an obvious Iranian ally is not a mistake. It is suicide.

Why should we harm our friends for the benefit of the enemy?

Israel's alliance with Azerbaijan: Balancing benefits and risks

From a security, geostrategic and economic perspective the Israeli-Azerbaijani alliance is very important, but there are problems. Op-ed.

Israel's alliance with Azerbaijan: Balancing benefits and risks

Defense Minister meets with President of Azerbaijan

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant held his second meeting with the President of Azerbaijan to discuss increasing cooperation in several areas.

Defense Minister meets with President of Azerbaijan

Gallant departs for Azerbaijan:

'Iran carries out dangerous operations within Israel's borders'

Defense Minister departs for official visit to Azerbaijan. INN correspondent Kobi Finkler will cover the visit.

'Iran carries out dangerous operations within Israel's borders'

Defense Min. flies to Azerbaijan to discuss diplomacy & defense

Defense Min. Gallant to lead delegation to Azerbaijan for meetings on increasing strategic ties, regional stability.

Defense Min. flies to Azerbaijan to discuss diplomacy & defense

Azerbaijan:

Foiled terror attack may have targeted Israeli embassy

Attack thwarted on Monday against foreign embassy being investigated as incident which targeted the Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan.

Foiled terror attack may have targeted Israeli embassy

Why Iran is so hostile to Azerbaijan

Iran was hostile towards Azerbaijan long before Baku opened up an embassy in Tel Aviv. Op-ed.

Why Iran is so hostile to Azerbaijan

In Azerbaijan, Limmud FSU highlights growing ties with Israel

'Azerbaijani Jewish community stands as a symbol of enduring friendship between Israel & Azerbaijan.'

In Azerbaijan, Limmud FSU highlights growing ties with Israel

An unforgettable trip to Azerbaijan

Thriving Azerbaijan has opened to Israeli tourists. We were truly welcomed with none of the antisemitism Jews face overseas. Op-ed.

An unforgettable trip to Azerbaijan

Azeri Jewish center to undergo expansion

The government of Azerbaijan will establish a multi-purpose Jewish institute in the capital city of Baku.

Azeri Jewish center to undergo expansion

On Iran's Northern Border:

President Herzog to make state visit to Azerbaijan

Israel's president invited for state visit to Shi'ite Muslim-majority country on Iran's northern border.

President Herzog to make state visit to Azerbaijan

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Orthodox strategic advisor points to high levels of antisemitism in Armenia and among US Armenian community.

Congressional advisor warns of rising antisemitism in Armenia

Op-Ed:

Why have our leaders not maintained support for Azerbaijan?

Most South Azerbaijanis do not wish to see the return of the Shah, despite their hatred of the ayatollah's regime. They want freedom.Op-ed.

Why have our leaders not maintained support for Azerbaijan?

Iran kicks four Azerbaijani diplomats out of the country

Tensions continue to rise between neighboring countries, with experts believing Iran is targeting Azerbaijan for its relations with Israel.

Iran kicks four Azerbaijani diplomats out of the country