As Azerbaijan addresses its own geopolitical conflict with Armenia, ties with Israel continue to improve – despite international pressure on both countries.
Azerbaijan's border service said in a statement that it staged a "a revenge operation" in retaliation for a "provocation" it said Armenian forces had committed the day before.
Armenia is the most saturated with antisemitism among the post-Soviet countries, with anti-Jewish sentiments shared by 58% of its population, according to the ADL.
A similar attack occurred in October by ASALA, which targeted the World Jewish Center in Yerevan.
Earlier this week, the World Jewish Center in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, was vandalized.
The agreement was signed at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held this year in Baku.
Israel's defense connection with Azerbaijan is believed to have contributed to Baku's capabilities.
Armenian officials say they have reason to believe that Azerbaijan may strike inside Armenia, despite denials.
Pope Francis called for talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan
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