Azerbaijan

“Rabitabank” OJSC secures USD 7 Million funding from Enabling Qapital

The financing agreement will support SME development, expand access to financing, and strengthen sustainable business growth initiatives in Azerbaijan.

“Rabitabank secures $7M from Enabling Qapital to boost SME financing and economic growth in Azerbaijan.”
A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

Why does the West ignore Iran hanging a child marriage victim? - opinion

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan commemorates Jewish national hero, tank commander Albert Agarunov


Neutral no more? Baku warns Iran against using its territory for attacks - analysis

 L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev pose for a picture during a meeting in Tehran, Iran November 1, 2017.

Aliyah minister stranded in Baku after attacks on Iran, returns to Israel via boat

Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer was in Azerbaijan during the strike for a conference with the Jewish Agency, and was later directed to fly to Cyprus to return to Israel.

 Ofir Sofer

Iran angered by Israel’s Eurovision success - opinion

The Iranian regime was enraged by Azerbaijan’s “douze points” to Israel.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise," during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025

The road to normalization runs through Israel - opinion

With President Donald Trump in the White House, Azerbaijan hopes for a shift in American policy through stronger integration with Israel.

 TURKEY’S President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul last week. Syria has effectively became a Turkish proxy; now Israel and Turkey share a de facto border, turning a diplomatic rift into one with potential for military confrontation, the writer warns.

Azerbaijan has become one of Israel's most trusted partners, ambassador tells 'Post' - interview

Ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek discusses how Azerbaijan became one of Israel’s most trusted and reliable partners as the two countries navigate a historic growth in relations.

 GEORGE DEEK, Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, at work with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov

Iran launches attack on Azerbaijan-Israel ties: ‘Two nations, one state’

Fars News Agency, closely affiliated with the IRGC, used Eurovision to highlight Baku’s growing ties with Israel and amplify anti-Israel rhetoric.

 Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov (L), visits Israel to open the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Tel Aviv, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu (R) in West Jerusalem on March 29, 2023.

Katz thanks Azerbaijan for mediating with Turkey amid the start of Israel-Syria relations

Turkish-Israel relations worsened during the war, but since both took parts of Syria in December 2024, they seek deconfliction to avoid military clashes there.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz attends a cabinet meeting, December 2019.

IDF denies that officials from Israel and Syria held direct talks in Azerbaijan

CNN’s report claimed that IDF Operations Directorate chief, Maj.-Gen. Oded Basyuk was among a group of Israeli officials who traveled to Azerbaijan.

IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

Tel Aviv tourism fair draws strength from regional allies as global presence shrinks

Despite a reduced international presence, Israel’s largest tourism fair showcased strong regional partnerships and a surge in domestic promotion.

 Views from inside IMTM 2025, Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu defers Azerbaijan trip, report claims Turkey banned plane from airspace - report

Earlier, the PMO said that recent developments in Syria and the Gaza Strip forced Netanyahu to postpone his visit. 

 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel, respectively (illustrative)