Azerbaijan - Israel relations

Israel’s Armenia decision could cost it its closest regional friend - opinion

Israel’s recognition of the Armenian genocide may carry diplomatic costs that reach beyond Turkey.

|ByROMAN GUREVICH
Azerbaijani civilians killed during the Khojaly Genocide in February 1992, when Armenian armed forces, with the support of the former Soviet 366th regiment, seized the town of Khojaly in Azerbaijan’s Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Flag of Azerbaijan

'Distortion of historical facts': Azerbaijan decries Israel's recognition of Armenian Genocide

 "The decision by the Israeli government concerning the so-called 'Armenian genocide' is a matter of serious concern," the Azerbaijan Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.

‘Entirely baseless’: Azerbaijan rejects claims it hosted Israeli operations against Iran

Azerbaijan’s strategic ties with Israel, long border with Iran, and growing value to Europe have placed Baku under sharper scrutiny as regional tensions reshape the Caspian security map

|ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
ASAF HASANLI, a specialist with Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR, at the Caspian Oil and Gas trade show during Baku Energy Week in Baku, Azerbaijan, June 3, 2026.

As Iran threatens regional fuel shipping, Azerbaijan becomes Israel’s gas buffer

Backup supplies from SOCAR are giving Egypt and Jordan alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel linked to regional customers that may avoid direct purchases.

|ByJACOB WIRTSCHAFTER/THE MEDIA LINE

Why Israel-Azerbaijan ties matter to the region - analysis

Ties with Azerbaijan may be controversial for some, but for Israel’s leadership, these are strategic relations that will be invested in.

OCTOBER 3, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov, during Gantz's visit to Azerbeijan, October 3, 2022.

Gantz visits Azerbaijan to discuss 'security and policy issues'

Gantz's visit comes days after video footage surfaced of Azeri troops executing Armenian POWs.

OCTOBER 3, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Defense Minister Benny Gantz being welcomed in Azerbaijan, October 3, 2022.

Attacks on Armenia represent dangerous escalation - analysis

It is the worst fighting since 2020, when Azerbaijan launched a Turkish-backed offensive against Armenian areas in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Dozens of cars covered with the colors of the Armenian flag make their way to the Knesset in Jerusalem to show support in Armenia and protest against Israel's defense cooperation with Azerbaijan, October 17, 2020.

Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan speaks out on Iranian regime after Rushdie attack

Israel's Ambassador George Deek was threatened by his Iranian counterpart Seyerd Mousavi on Twitter last July.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
George Deek, appointed Thursday as Israel's first Christian-Arab ambassador. He will serve in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan-born artist brings his cultural and ethnic backdrop to Tel Aviv

Meir’s artistic work is not only a labor of love and, naturally, immense talent.

JULY 11, 2022ByBARRY DAVIS
A POP-UP exhibition of Rami Meir’s works.

Is Iran threatening Azerbaijan over Israel ties?

Tehran wants to send a message to Baku that “we know what you are doing.” And Iran has done this before.

OCTOBER 5, 2021BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A service member of the Russian peacekeeping troops stands next to a tank near the border with Armenia, following the signing of a deal to end the military conflict between Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces, in the region of Nagorno-Karabakh, November 10, 2020

Azerbaijani Pres. Aliyev talks Israel, says Baku has full access to weapons

The conversation also turned to the ongoing conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, in which Israel has expressed support for the the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

MAY 25, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev hosts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Zagulba Palace in Baku on December 13, 2016

Canadian drone tech used in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - report

Internal government documents revealed that the Trudeau government exported drone optics to Turkey, which were in turn used by Azerbaijan in its 2020 war with Armenia.

MARCH 19, 2021ByMICHAEL STARR
HERMES 45, a new drone by Elbit Systems, which it describes as a ‘Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System’ (STUAS), made its first appearance at the Paris Airshow 2019.

The reason why the Azerbaijan-Armenian ceasefire will last this time

What does Israel have to do with the Azerbaijan-Armenian ceasefire?

NOVEMBER 14, 2020ByGWYNNE DYER
ARAYIK HARUTYUNYAN, leader of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, speaks at a news conference in Stepanakert on October 11.

Azerbaijan's victory in war brings out Israeli flags. Will relations grow?

Israel and Azerbaijan share several interests, including energy and defense trade.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The Azeri flag and Israeli flag are seen being waved.