
Azerbaijani Defence Minister Hasanov meets with Israeli counterpart in Tel Aviv
The Israeli minister thanked Azerbaijan for its support since 7 October and for voting for Israel in Eurovision.
The Israeli minister thanked Azerbaijan for its support since 7 October and for voting for Israel in Eurovision.
Netanyahu’s office has denied reports of Turkey blocking its airspace, instead citing developments on Israel’s borders.
The announcement comes amidst growing reports of a trilateral alliance between the US, Israel, and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan has increasingly sought to be viewed as a regional diplomatic player.
The agreement was the latest sign of increasingly close ties between Israel and Azerbaijan.
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