The Jerusalem Post: 55.000 Jews fled Nazi persecution and found refuge in Azerbaijan

Published: 2026-04-16 10:24

"As tensions in the Middle East continue and threats from Tehran intensify, the Jewish community in Baku marked Holocaust Remembrance Day earlier this week with a ceremony that included references to ties with Israel and current regional developments, according to participants. The event included prayers and community gatherings and focused on the story of more than 55,000 Jews who fled Nazi persecution during World War II and found refuge in Azerbaijan," The Jerusalem Post reports.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News