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Israeli Choreographer Shahar Binyamini and Gesher Theatre to feature in Baku

The Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF) will be showcasing two Israeli acts at this year's edition, starting at the end of October.

Azerbaijan State Academic Russian Drama Theatre.
President Isaac Herzog at Seventh Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku.

Herzog meets Bahrain's foreign minister in Azerbaijan as Baku emerges as a regional hub - analysis

President Herzog attends the 7th CICA Summit in Azerbaijan on October 15, 2026.

Why Azerbaijan, Bahrain's Baku meetings with President Herzog are important - analysis

President Isaac Herzog meets with president Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan at the Presidential Palace in Baku, October 14, 2026.

Herzog travels Baku for summit deepening strategic ties with Azerbaijan, Bahrain


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.

As guests of an international conference: Rabbis visit the Jewish community


The Jewish world unites in prayer: “Never again.”


Azerbaijan: A journey through Baku’s modern marvels and ancient Jewish heritage

Discover Azerbaijan’s rich history and culture, from Baku’s vibrant architecture to ancient Jewish heritage and local traditions.

One of the two active Mountain Jews synagogue in the Red Village – known as the world’s last shtetl outside of Israel. (@MarkDavidPod)

This Passover, Jews ensure access to Matza, Kosher food, and security


The Iranian cultural coercion of Azerbaijan doesn't respect the country's security - opinion

Everyone must praise Sevinc Gülmammadova for taking a brave stance against Iran’s compulsory hijab laws by refusing to placate the mullahs in the center of Baku.

 AZERBAIJAN’S FOREIGN Minister Jeyhun Bayramov Hassen attends a 3+3 format Caucasus regional platform summit in Tehran, last October.

Aliyev during Herzog's visit to Azerbaijan: The government is establishing a Jewish center.


MKs Act on behalf of Baku Jewry following state visit


Israel-Azerbaijan ties show the benefits of mutual cooperation - editorial

Israel’s flourishing ties with a slew of Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries demonstrate that these relationships are underpinned by far more than shared threats.

 Azerbaijani and Israeli flags.