Azerbaijan - Israel relations

As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight

With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.

The Jewish community of Baku prepares ahead of the High Holy Days, in Azerbaijan, September 7, 2026.
Azeris visit the Israeli embassy in Baku and lay wreaths in the afermmath of the October 7 massacre, in Baku, Azerbaijan, October 9, 2023

Israeli arms, Iranian drones, Turkish oil: Azerbaijan’s high-stakes balancing act

Illustration image of handcuffs on the hands of an arrested man, in Jerusalem, May 21, 2025.

WATCH: Seven suspects set to be indicted in killing of Jerusalem teen Benayahu Razi

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.

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


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.

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.

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.

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.

 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.

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.

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev hosts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Zagulba Palace in Baku on December 13, 2016