India Today: Israel–Azerbaijan partnership reflects deeper strategic alignment

Published: 2025-05-01 14:08

"The Israel–Azerbaijan partnership is not simply about shared interests—it reflects a deeper convergence of strategic worldviews. Azerbaijan, surrounded by volatile neighbours like Iran and Russia, sees value in aligning with a technologically advanced and diplomatically influential power like Israel. For Israel, Azerbaijan offers a rare Muslim-majority ally that does not allow the Palestinian issue to cloud bilateral cooperation," writes India Today, one of India’s leading news magazines.

"Azerbaijan’s silence on the Gaza conflict is not a contradiction—it is the byproduct of a long-standing and evolving strategic partnership with Israel. Rooted in energy interdependence, military cooperation, and geopolitical pragmatism, the relationship transcends religious and cultural differences. As the Gaza war continues to polarise the global landscape, Azerbaijan’s stance illustrates the limits of religious solidarity in the face of hard geopolitical realities. For Baku, national interest trumps ideology—and for Israel, Azerbaijan remains not just an ally, but a rare strategic friend in the Muslim world," the article emphasizes.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News