Azerbaijan’s inclusion in Gaza stabilization force would strengthen Israel, expert says

Published: 2025-10-23 09:49

"Following the end of the 2023-2025 Gaza war, which began following the October 7 massacre, international discussions have gained momentum around forming a stabilization force to restore order and rebuild infrastructure. Israel is seeking partners for postwar security, and Azerbaijan’s name has repeatedly surfaced as one of the leading candidates. According to foreign sources, Baku is being considered alongside other Muslim-majority countries," according to the website of the Israeli media group Israel National News – Arutz Sheva.

"Azerbaijan’s inclusion would strengthen Israel through its long-standing partnership and shared strategic interests with regard to Iran," said Joseph Epstein, director of the Turan Research Center in Washington, as quoted by the website.

"Azerbaijan’s participation could also help legitimize the mission in the eyes of the Muslim world. The secular, Muslim-majority country has maintained open relations with Israel despite regional pressure to sever ties. Its presence in a peacekeeping coalition could frame the mission as humanitarian rather than occupying and may encourage other regional partners to join," Israel National News added.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News