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כטב"ם ישראלי שדווח כי נפל במחוז מייסאן שבדרום עיראק

Across Middle East, nations struggle to stay neutral as Iran-Israel conflict escalates

From Iraq to Jordan, regional powers are striving to avoid direct involvement in the growing confrontation between Iran and Israel, even as missiles and drones traverse their skies and debris lands on civilian areas

Lior Ben Ari | 06.16.25

Azerbaijan’s Jewish contestant stands by Yuval Raphael ahead of Eurovision semi-finals

Assaf Mishayev voices support for Israeli representative before the semi-finals; expressing empathy and encouragement, Mishayev emphasizes unity through music, wishing Raphael success while modestly inviting Israeli viewers to vote for him if they choose

Ran Boker, Basel | 05.13.25

International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM)

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, a surge in domestic promotion, and Azerbaijan’s growing role as a key destination for Israeli travelers

Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line | 05.09.25

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 2016

Netanyahu postpones Azerbaijan visit amid security pressures in Gaza and Syria

PM's planned five-day trip to Shiite Muslim ally pushed back due to packed political-security agenda; Netanyahu’s office says visit would be rescheduled

Itamar Eichner | 05.03.25

Benjamin Netanyahu and President Ilham Aliyev

Netanyahu to visit Azerbaijan 10 days after Iranian president

PM will return to Baku for the first time since his 2016 visit, amid growing tensions over Turkey’s entrenchment in Syria and efforts to prevent clashes there

Itamar Eichner | 04.29.25

Netanyahu to visit Iran's neighbor Azerbaijan in May

Prime minister's upcoming visit to Azerbaijan aims to bolster bilateral ties and address regional security challenges against a backdrop of foiled Iranian terror plots targeting Jewish and Israeli interests

Itamar Eichner | 04.24.25

Benjamin Netanyahu, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Mediator in the middle: Azerbaijan’s role in fragile Israel-Turkey dialogue

Ankara quietly working to block Israel in international forums while expanding military role in Syria, but talks mediated by Azerbaijan expected to continue; 'Both sides need this,' source says despite rising tensions

Itamar Eichner | 04.10.25

Assassination attempt on rabbi linked to Iran’s Quds Force uncovered just in time

According to The Washington Post, Iran’s Quds Force recruited a Georgian drug dealer to carry out the killing

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 04.07.25

Iran linked to foiled assassination plot against Jewish rabbi in Azerbaijan, report says

Azerbaijani security forces foil Iranian Quds Force plot to assassinate Rabbi Shneor Segal via criminal proxies recruited inside the country

Yentnews | 04.05.25

אזרבייג'אן המדינה המוסלמית היחידה בעולם שתומכת בישראל במלחמה

Israel and Azerbaijan to ink strategic energy agreement amid strengthening ties

Azerbaijani economy minister and national energy company chair to visit Israel to sign gas exploration deal, marking first visit by Muslim country official since October 7 attack; he will meet with President Herzog and senior ministers during trip

Itamar Eichner | 03.15.25

אסף (ספאל) מישייב (במרכז) עם שותפיו ללהקה

This is the Jewish singer who will represent a Muslim country at Eurovision 2025

Asaf (Sefael) Mishiyev of Muslim-majority Azerbaijan tells Ynet he's learned Hebrew and went to Jewish school in the country; He can't wait to meet Israel's Yuval Raphael at the contest in Switzerland

Itamar Eichner | 02.12.25

Azerbaijan thwarts Iranian-led plot to assassinate Jewish leader

A Georgian citizen and an Azerbaijani resident were arrested on suspicion of gathering intelligence for an alleged plot to assassinate a senior leader of Azerbaijan’s Jewish community; Jewish community: 'The IRGC recruits drug smugglers to carry out attacks'

Itamar Eichner | 01.14.25

מעבר גבול של חיילים אזרים אזרבייג'ן במעבר גבול ב נגורנו קרבאך ל פליטים בדרך להימלט משם ל ארמניה

Azerbaijan's Shiite challenge: On Iran-Azerbaijan relations and the Israeli angle

Analysis: In contrast to the other Shiite regional players, Iran is being unsuccessful in expanding its influence over Azerbaijan despite efforts

Eran Lahav | 11.29.24

Shin Bet chief's secret visit to Turkey amid Hamas developments

Ronen Bar's visit highlights geopolitical tensions as Qatar reportedly expels senior Hamas officials to Turkey; Israeli official says Turkey will get involved in hostage deals, leaving Egypt as the sole mediator following Qatar's announcement it was stepping back

Itamar Eichner | 11.19.24

The real reason Herzog isn't going to the climate conference: Turkey refused to let plane carrying Herzog in its airspace

President's office said in official statement that trip to COP29 was canceled for 'security reasons,' but host Azerbaijan says the real reason is that Turkey refused to allow the Wing of Zion plane to pass through its airspace

Itamar Eichner | 11.17.24