Azerbaijan–Israel Relations
Netanyahu ‘postpones’ Baku trip amidst reports of Turkey blocking airspace
Netanyahu’s office has denied reports of Turkey blocking its airspace, instead citing developments on Israel’s borders.
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Azerbaijan
Netanyahu set to visit Azerbaijan
The announcement comes amidst growing reports of a trilateral alliance between the US, Israel, and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
Aliyev steps in as a mediator between Israel and Turkey as Azerbaijan flexes diplomatic muscles
Azerbaijan has increasingly sought to be viewed as a regional diplomatic player.
Azerbaijan–Israel Relations
Israel signs deal granting Azerbaijan’s SOCAR the rights to explore natural gas production
The agreement was the latest sign of increasingly close ties between Israel and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
Israel orders off-duty troops to leave Georgia and Azerbaijan amidst Iran tensions
The Israeli Defence Forces have reportedly ordered off-duty personnel to leave Georgia and Azerbaijan, amidst fears of an attack on Israeli targets by Iran. Israeli state-owned TV station Kan 11 reported that the order came on Monday, amid concerns that Iran might strike at Israeli targets either within Israel or in countries near Iran. The Times of Israel reported that Israeli servicemembers ‘could presumably be in either country on vacation or to visit family’. The Israeli Embassy in Geo
Armenia
Armenia recognises Palestine
Armenia has formally recognised the State of Palestine, becoming the latest country to do so in recent months. Armenia recognised Palestine on Friday, with the Foreign Ministry citing the ‘catastrophic situation in Gaza and the ongoing military conflict’ between Hamas and Israel. ‘Armenia categorically rejects the targeting of civilian infrastructure, violence against the civilian population, and the hostage-taking of civilians during armed conflict, joining the international community’s dem
Antisemitism
Yerevan Synagogue attacked for fourth time in a year
Yerevan’s synagogue has been attacked for the fourth time since October 2023, in a series of incidents that many in the city’s Jewish community suggest are part of a ‘provocation’ from outside of Armenia. The Mordechai Navi Synagogue, the only synagogue in Armenia, was attacked on Sunday night with an unidentified person throwing a brick through one of its windows. The Yerevan Jewish Home Telegram channel reported on the attack on Monday, publishing photos of the damaged window and quoting C
