The Christian Science Monitor: Azerbaijan is the only Muslim country that openly cherishes its Jewish minority

Published: 2025-04-12 07:43

"The only Muslim country that openly cherishes its Jewish minority did something very helpful on Wednesday (April 9). Azerbaijan mediated talks between Israel and Turkey. The aim: to prevent the two Middle East giants from a military clash over a dangerous competition to influence neighboring Syria," according to the American newspaper The Christian Science Monitor.

"Most people in Azerbaijan are close to Turks in language, religion, and culture. Yet their centurieslong embrace of a thriving Jewish community – less than 1% of the population – has stood out in the Islamic world as a model of religious tolerance. Muslims and Jews respect each other’s traditions. They enjoy frequent interfaith celebrations. Jews, who first migrated to Azerbaijan centuries ago, are active in political life," the newspaper writes.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News