While it is understandable why Israel would want to strengthen its ties with Azerbaijan in the name of realpolitik, what is not clear is why they would want to do so at the expense of human rights.
Since we assume that Iran fears the independence of Southern Azerbaijan and given the strong ties between Northern Azerbaijan and Israel, why shouldn't Israel have ties with Southern Azerbaijan?
Despite regional complexities, the South Caucasus nation has positioned itself as one of Israel’s most significant partners.
Following Netanyahu's statement in the Knesset and a letter of support from senior rabbis, Trump's envoy arrives in Baku to strengthen the trilateral alliance between the countries.
The rabbi explained that other countries would be able to "learn from Azerbaijan how to negotiate and be in a relationship with Israel."
"Azerbaijan is an important strategic ally of Israel in the Caucasus region, with relations encompassing cooperation in security, trade, technology, and energy sectors," said the PMO.
Tehran claims that expanding security cooperation between Baku, Jerusalem, and Washington poses a direct threat to its national security.
Azerbaijan’s top adviser meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss strategic ties and potential Abraham Accords expansion.
Asaf Mishiev, 32, is reported to be well known in Azerbaijan's Jewish community, which numbers around 30,000 people.
This country stood by us during the holiday when people took to the streets wrapped in Israeli flags, and during the war. This country is Azerbaijan.
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