Earlier this week, the World Jewish Center in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, was vandalized.
Israeli officials have said that the arms relationship is partly due to Azerbaijan’s geographic proximity to Iran, a country that routinely calls for violence against Israel.
The mission is expected to continue over the coming days with plans in place for the arrival of additional teams from other hospitals next week.
Israel's defense connection with Azerbaijan is believed to have contributed to Baku's capabilities.
The medical delegation was sent on behalf of the Health Ministry to provide medical treatment to the hundreds of injured citizens.
The World Jewish Center in Armenia was vandalized. The attackers left a note saying "the Jews are the enemies of the Armenian nation."
Almost all the 120,000 or so inhabitants of Karabakh have since fled to Armenia, fearing for their safety.
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
"The situation often involves families arriving with children so weak that they have fainted in their parents' arms," an aid representative said.
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