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News and updates about Azerbaijan

'A blow to Iran':

Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Baku says Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement promotes peace, connection, and unity, giving the region strength to stand against Iran’s influence; Tehran and Moscow express fierce opposition to the historic accord.

Jewish community in Baku welcomes agreement with Armenia

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign historic agreement

Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders sign US-brokered agreement to develop economic and diplomatic ties.

Armenia and Azerbaijan sign historic agreement

Report:

Trump in talks to bring Azerbaijan into Abraham Accords

The Trump administration is in talks with Azerbaijan to join the Abraham Accords, with officials also exploring regional expansion to Central Asia.

Trump in talks to bring Azerbaijan into Abraham Accords

Is this the next Muslim nation to join the Abraham Accords?

A political source outlined to Arutz Sheva the growing ties between the US and a specific Muslim country and claimed the country in question has the potential to join the Abraham Accords.

Is this the next Muslim nation to join the Abraham Accords?

Azerbaijan’s ties with Israel - a natural fit for Abraham Accords

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Middle East expert Joseph Epstein explains why Baku’s decades-long partnership with Israel and Washington positions it as the next candidate for the historic peace framework.

Azerbaijan’s ties with Israel - a natural fit for Abraham Accords

Azerbaijan and Israel: Friends and partners but not allies

Iran’s accusations — that Azerbaijan has played a role in Israeli military operations — lack credible evidence and appear to be part of an information warfare strategy. Opinion.

Azerbaijan and Israel: Friends and partners but  not allies

Iran-Azerbaijan tensions escalate over alleged Israeli ties

Roman Gurevich warns of a dangerous deterioration in Iran-Azerbaijan relations amid growing cooperation with Israel, while tensions rise between Baku and Moscow following the brutal arrest of Azerbaijanis in Russia.

Iran-Azerbaijan tensions escalate over alleged Israeli ties

Why the Iranians targeted Qatar and not Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan contributes to regional stability by remaining neutral and avoiding conflict. Opinion.

Why the Iranians targeted Qatar and not Azerbaijan

Israeli minister visiting near Iran returned to Israel by yacht

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was forced to cut short a visit to Azerbaijan and was evacuated under tight security through Athens, Cyprus, and finally by yacht to Israel.

Israeli minister visiting near Iran returned to Israel by yacht

Trump's plans:

Azerbaijan and the Abraham Accords

What is the potential of Azerbaijan joining the Abraham Accords in the near future? Opinion.

Azerbaijan and the Abraham Accords

Iran lashes out: 'Azerbaijan and Israel – two nations, one state'

Iran’s Fars News Agency slams Azerbaijan for awarding 12 points to Israel’s Eurovision entry, being represented by a singer of Jewish descent, using the contest to push anti-Zionist propaganda and attack Baku’s ties with Jerusalem.

Iran lashes out: 'Azerbaijan and Israel – two nations, one state'

Report:

Israel and Turkey establish hotline amid Syrian tensions

Israel and Turkey have reportedly established a 24/7 hotline to prevent military misunderstandings in Syria, following direct talks in Baku.

Israel and Turkey establish hotline amid Syrian tensions

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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






























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