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Baku marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, highlights rescue of 55,000 Jews

Jewish community event focused on WW2 rescue efforts and current regional tensions, including Iran, speakers say.

BAKU MARKS Holocaust Remembrance Day, 2026.
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The ‘Azerbaijani Way’: Three lessons from Baku to Jerusalem - opinion

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Facing Tehran's threat: Israelis condemn Iran’s attacks, stand with Azerbaijan - opinion

Smoke rises following a drone explosion at the airport of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released March 5, 2026.

Iranian President Pezeshkian pledges investigation of drone incident to Azerbaijan leader


Azerbaijan demands punishment for death of brothers in Russian police custody

Azerbaijan accused Russian police of 'illegal actions' following the death of two of its citizens, and demanded an investigation and punishment of those responsible.

 People hold portraits of Azerbaijani brothers Huseyn and Ziyaddin Safarov, who died in Russian police custody, at a cemetery in Hacibedelli, Azerbaijan, July 1, 2025, in this still image from video

Neutral no more? Baku warns Iran against using its territory for attacks - analysis

 L-R) Russia's President Vladimir Putin, Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev pose for a picture during a meeting in Tehran, Iran November 1, 2017.

Iran angered by Israel’s Eurovision success - opinion

The Iranian regime was enraged by Azerbaijan’s “douze points” to Israel.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise," during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025

The Rabbi from Baku Strengthened Jewish Communities in the U.S.: “To Spread the Light of Torah”


Netanyahu's expected visit to Baku sends shockwaves through Tehran - opinion

As Azerbaijan’s regional influence grows, Iran sees a threat to its strategic axis from the Levant to the Caucasus.

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Israel holds 'positive' first talks with Turkey on Syria, still in early stages

Azerbaijani officials said that they were ready to facilitate positive relations between the two countries.

 Syrian troops sit atop a tank as they head towards the Syrian-Lebanese border following clashes with Lebanese soldiers and armed groups, in Qusayr, Syria, March 17, 2025.

Dozens of Jewish Communities Worldwide Commemorate the Massacre: A Shared Pain that Unites


El Al expands: New agreement for a favorite eastern destination

Under the new agreement, El Al passengers get two daily flights to Baku and earn Matmid points, expanding the airline’s strategic partnerships.

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Jewish community in Baku honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with prayers and action

The event in Baku reinforced the Jewish community’s resolve to preserve Holocaust memory and strengthen ties with Israel.

 Children in Baku commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Herzog scraps Azerbaijan visit after Turkey bans Israeli aircraft from airspace - report

Herzog was supposed to participate in the COP29 climate conference in the country on November 20, along with numerous other global leaders.

 Illustrative image of President Isaac Herzog in front of an Azerbaijani flag.