Azerbaijan

Israel's imports of Azerbaijani oil via Turkey jump despite Ankara's trade ban

The figures are the latest example of Israel continuing trade with businesses in countries where governments condemn its reported actions in Gaza.

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US President Donald Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his Mar-a-Lago club on December 29, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

PM Netanyahu accepts Trump's invitation to join Board of Peace, to become founding member

One of the two active Mountain Jews synagogue in the Red Village – known as the world’s last shtetl outside of Israel. (@MarkDavidPod)

The only all-Jewish town outside Israel hides in Azerbaijan’s mountains

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026.

The divide in Iran's protests: Why ethnic minorities are not taking to the streets - opinion


How Azerbaijan became one of Israel’s closest Muslim allies

Despite regional complexities, the South Caucasus nation has positioned itself as one of Israel’s most significant partners. 

Israel and Azerbaijan

NewMed CEO: 'We Brought National Oil Companies Here'

Yossi Abu, who participated in the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, spoke about granting exploration licenses to a consortium that includes Azerbaijan's national oil company.

 Yossi Abu, CEO of NewMed Energy,

Trump envoy Witkoff in Azerbaijan for talks after Netanyahu, rabbis' involvement

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

 Steve Witkoff seen over flags of Israel and Azerbaijan (illustrative)

Armenia and Azerbaijan agree treaty terms to end almost 40 years of conflict

Armenia's Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday that a draft peace agreement with Azerbaijan had been finalized from its side.

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Chief Baku rabbi: Azerbaijan should join Abraham Accords so other states follow - interview

The rabbi explained that other countries would be able to "learn from Azerbaijan how to negotiate and be in a relationship with Israel."

 Azerbaijani and Israeli flags.

Prominent rabbis appeal to Trump: Include Azerbaijan in Abraham Accords

The group is led by Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, and Rabbi Eli Abadi.

 The letters sent to Donald Trump.

Azerbaijan struggles to normalize ties with Iran - opinion

There are still several issues on which Azerbaijan and its southern neighbor, Iran, do not agree, making a normalization of relations between the two countries very difficult.

Former Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi meets with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on the Azerbaijan-Iran border, May 19, 2024.

Azerbaijan's SOCAR set to sign Israel gas exploration agreement

One of the major players behind SOCAR's expansion of activities in Israel is NewMed Energy CEO Yossi Abu.

Tamar gas field‏

Israel seeks to remove sanctions in ‘strategic alliance’ with Azerbaijan

"Azerbaijan is an important strategic ally of Israel in the Caucasus region, with relations encompassing cooperation in security, trade, technology, and energy sectors," said the PMO.

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The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode E102

 Maya Belsitzman performing at the 2024 Krakow Jewish Culture Festival