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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Foiled Islamic State plot in Azerbaijan targeted Israeli embassy
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
The three Islamic State-backed individuals arrested in Azerbaijan on suspicion of targeting a foreign embassy were planning an attack on Israel’s mission in Baku, The Times of Israel has learned.
They planned to carry out the attack several months ago.
In a statement, the Azerbaijani State Security Service said the three men, whom it named, had conspired with members of ISIS-K, obtained weapons and planned to attack a foreign embassy before they were apprehended by security forces.
The Azerbaijani statement did not name the embassy targeted.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar visited Baku yesterday.
An attempted terrorist attack targeting the Israeli embassy in Azerbaijan was thwarted, and three local residents were arrested. Authorities did not disclose when the attack was planned. pic.twitter.com/26iZiYB7fO
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