The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/azerbaijan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Azerbaijan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/azerbaijan/ 32 32 Israel reportedly deployed elite forces in Azerbaijan, operated Somaliland base, during Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-put-elite-forces-in-azerbaijan-operated-somaliland-base-during-iran-war-report/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:29:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3837013 Operations by dozens of commandos and Mossad agents along Iran's northern border included killing of IRGC special operations chief, CNN says; Baku rejects 'entirely baseless' report

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]]> Azerbaijan says it foiled Iranian terror attacks on synagogue, Israeli embassy https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-says-it-foiled-iranian-terror-attacks-on-synagogue-israeli-embassy/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:59:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3770990 Authorities say at least 7 Azerbaijani nationals detained; plot also said to include targeting Jewish community leaders, attack on pipeline servicing Israeli oil imports

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]]> Azerbaijan threatens to respond after Iranian drones hit airport and near school https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-threatens-to-respond-after-iranian-drones-hit-airport-and-near-school/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:08:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3769525 Pair of drones cross border from Iran into exclave of Nakhichevan, wounding two people; Baku summons Iranian envoy, warns it has right 'to take appropriate retaliatory measures'

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]]> Azerbaijan arrests 3 men for planning attack on Israeli embassy at behest of ISIS https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-arrests-3-men-for-planning-attack-on-israeli-embassy-at-behest-of-isis/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:45:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3742321 Authorities say men obtained weapons and planned to attack the mission in Baku on the basis of religious hostility

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]]> Was US premature in thinking Azerbaijan will join International Stabilization Force in Gaza? https://www.timesofisrael.com/was-us-premature-in-thinking-azerbaijan-will-join-international-stabilization-force-in-gaza/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:39:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706059 US highlighted Azerbaijan and Indonesia as likely ISF contributors, though Azeri official indicates Baku has many of the same conditions preventing Arab countries from joining mission

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]]> Turkish military plane breaks up mid-air, crashes in Georgia with 20 onboard https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-military-plane-breaks-up-mid-air-crashes-in-georgia-with-20-onboard/ Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:25:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686407 Ankara says C-130 cargo plane was traveling back to Turkey from Azerbaijan; Erdogan expresses sorrow for 'martyrs,' though no casualties announced

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]]> Netanyahu, Kushner discuss Gaza plan amid standoff over trapped Hamas terrorists https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-kushner-discuss-gaza-plan-amid-standoff-over-trapped-hamas-terrorists/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 17:59:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3685321 US envoy Steve Witkoff expected to join Israel talks; Turkey said mediating on hostages, terror operatives stuck in Rafah tunnel; UAE unlikely to send troops to Gaza

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]]> Rabbis convention in Azerbaijan canceled over security concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/rabbis-convention-in-azerbaijan-canceled-over-security-concerns/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:41:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675639 Conference of European Rabbis event, the first of its kind in a Muslim country, was expected to attract hundreds of participants

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]]> Egypt said expected to lead UN-backed Gaza stabilization force; Azerbaijan to contribute https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-said-expected-to-lead-un-backed-gaza-stabilization-force-azerbaijan-to-contribute/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:41:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3668293 US, European powers reportedly preparing UN Security Council resolution to allow force to operate under UN mandate without being considered a peacekeeping force

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]]> After decades of conflict, Armenia-Azerbaijan peace plan gives Caucasus Jews new hope https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-decades-of-conflict-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-plan-gives-caucasus-jews-new-hope/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:28:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3625177 Jewish communities in the two former Soviet countries have had no communication, while Armenian ties to Israel have been strained over arms sales to its foe. All that may change

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]]> Iran threatens planned Trump corridor envisaged by Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-threatens-planned-trump-corridor-envisaged-by-azerbaijan-armenia-peace-deal/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:33:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3616503 Tehran’s senior adviser signals intent to block US-backed TRIPP route as adversaries move closer to finalizing agreement reshaping regional trade

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]]> Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace agreement at White House https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-and-armenia-sign-peace-agreement-at-white-house/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:41:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3616245&preview=true&preview_id=3616245 US-brokered deal seeks to boost bilateral economic ties after decades of conflict

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]]> Azerbaijani ISIS member tried for attempted attack on Baku synagogue https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijani-isis-member-tried-for-attempted-attack-on-baku-synagogue/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:21:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3613813 Suspect accused of planning attack on Mountain Jews Synagogue of Baku with a Molotov cocktail in December

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]]> Syrian and Israeli officials expected to meet in Azerbaijan as Sharaa visits https://www.timesofisrael.com/syrian-and-israeli-officials-expected-to-meet-in-azerbaijan-during-sharaas-visit/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:15:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3596644 Diplomatic source says Syrian leader won't attend meeting in Baku, which will focus on 'the recent Israeli military presence in Syria'

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]]> Azerbaijan engaged in quiet diplomacy between Turkey and Israel to defuse Syria tensions https://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijan-engaged-in-quiet-diplomacy-between-turkey-and-israel-to-defuse-syria-tensions/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:53:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3563728 Baku using close ties with Jerusalem and Ankara to mediate between rival heavyweights, as they both maneuver in Syria's post-Assad landscape

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