The Jerusalem Post: For many years, Azerbaijan has been a steadfast friend to Israel

Published: 2025-05-29 06:14

"Beyond Azerbaijan’s noble goal of regional peace through its close ties with both Turkey and Israel, the country has another strategic objective: joining the Abraham Accords. While the accords were originally designed to normalize relations between Israel and Arab states with which it lacked formal diplomatic ties, Baku saw something others missed: the US is also a party to the Abraham Accords. Azerbaijan hopes that joining the Accords will not only strengthen its ties with Israel and the Gulf states but also elevate its status in Washington," according to the Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post.

"Now, with Donald Trump back in the White House, Azerbaijan is hopeful for a shift in American policy. From Baku’s perspective, the road to Washington runs through Jerusalem – a convenient route, given the warm and close ties between Azerbaijan and Israel... For many years, Azerbaijan has been a steadfast friend to Israel and this did not change even after October 7, despite its geographic and cultural proximity to Iran. It deserves recognition from the United States as a key strategic partner. Azerbaijan mediates conflicts, collaborates closely with Israel, and just as it remains loyal to Jerusalem, it is ready to be a loyal partner to Washington as well," the newspaper notes.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News