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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

Herzog cancels participation in UN climate summit amid security threats

President's office cites recent situation assessment and Azerbaijan's proximity to Tehran as reasons for him backing out of speaking in COP29

Itamar Eichner, Yaron Drukman | 11.16.24

Participants listen to speeches during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku on November 13, 2024

At COP29, Azerbaijan navigates climate goals amid complex geopolitical ties

UN climate summit host Azerbaijan's attempt to lead in renewable energy faces challenges due to its reliance on fossil fuels and complex regional alliances

Jacob Wirtschafter/The Media Line | 11.13.24

Ancient tome saves Azeri Jewish community in Persian invasion

Ancient Kabbalistic book changes the fate of the Jews in the town of Qusar in 1733 after the Persian conqueror prepares to murder all the Jewish men; a special exhibit now showcases the book and the community's rich history

Itamar Eichner | 11.03.24

תמונות לווין של בסיס נבטים, דגל איראן ו שיגור שיגורים איראן מתקפה איראנית מלחמה חרבות ברזל תקיפה טיל טילים

'I was tempted by easy money': Court indicts couple with spying for Iran

Rafael Guliyev admits to charges against him but distances his wife from crime claiming she had no knowledge of it; suspects say they didn't wish to harm Israel's security

Meir Turgeman, Shilo Freid | 11.01.24

הבית באחד הרחובות בכרמל של אחד החשודים בפרשת הריגול החמורה - גרושצ׳ין סלבה

'The last person I'd suspect,' shocked neighbors say after Iranian spy ring busted

Haifa residents in shock after 2 neighbors, including alleged spy ring leader, arrested; officials call for revoking citizenship and imposing financial sanctions on those involved

Eitan Glikman, Elisha Ben Kimon | 10.21.24

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