Azerbaijan - Israel relations

‘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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.
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

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the signing of an MOU on artificial intelligence between Israel and Azerbaijan, February 3, 2026.

IDF deployed commandos, intelligence units to Azerbaijan during Iran war - CNN

Israel and Azerbaijan

The ‘Azerbaijani Way’: Three lessons from Baku to Jerusalem - opinion


Azerbaijan to open embassy in Israel, MKs send congratulations

A group of MKs and ministers sent their congratulations to Azerbaijan, while also expressing support against French calls to sanction the country.

 Azerbaijani and Israeli flags.

Israeli ambassador credentialed in Turkey in restoration of ties

Azerbaijan to open embassy in Tel Aviv, first Shi'ite Muslim country to do so

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan receives the letter of credence from Israel's new ambassador to Ankara, Irit Lillian, in Ankara, Turkey December 27, 2022.

Armenia, learn from Abraham Accords, make peace with Azerbaijan - opinion

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev understands that lasting peace is the best guarantee for sustainable security and development for our entire region.

 An Azeri soldier and police officer talk as they stand guard at the Kalbajar district, Azerbaijan, December 21, 2020

Azerbaijan to become first Shi'ite Muslim country with embassy in Israel

The new embassy will be in Tel Aviv, where Azerbaijan country already has a Tourism Office and a Trade Representative Office.

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Azerbaijan’s transformation into an IT hub: reality and prospects

South Caucasus has become one of the world’s geopolitical hotspots in recent years, and the region has become one of the main transit routes for gas supply to Europe

 Azerbaijan & Israel Cooperation

Israel-Azerbaijan ties are not a black-and-white issue - opinion

Azerbaijan has become a reliable strategic partner, providing Israel with around 40% of its oil and offering Israel a friendly neighbor in a hostile region. Armenia declined Israel’s offer.

The Azeri flag and Israeli flag are seen being waved.

Azerbaijan's story mirrors that of Israel - opinion

There are striking parallels between Israeli and Azerbaijani history that underscore the countries’ unique bond.

 Then-Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman planted an apple tree at the Genocide Memorial Complex in Guba, Azerbaijan, in 2018.

The shame I feel as an Armenian Jew - opinion

The author expresses his thoughts and opinions on the Israel and Azerbaijan alliance.

 AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT Ilham Aliyev (right) is welcomed by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala at an EU summit in Prague in October 2022.

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.

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.

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