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Christian Arab Israeli Ambassador to Muslim Azerbaijan

Posted on November 25, 2018

Israel has appointed George Deek, an Israeli Christian Arab, as the country’s next Ambassador to Azerbaijan. Born in Jaffa (Yafo), Deek has previously served as deputy ambassador to Nigeria, and Norway. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/global/russia/george-deek-first-israeli-christian-arab-to-be-ambassador-to-azerbaijan/2018/11/19/

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Azerbaijan deputy PM has heart surgery in Israel

Posted on June 25, 2017

Abid Sharifov, Azerbaijan’s deputy Prime Minister, was flown to Israel after his doctors determined his heart condition was life-threatening. Surgeons at Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center unblocked an artery and fitted Sharifov with a pacemaker and defibrillator. http://www.timesofisrael.com/azerbaijans-deputy-pm-flown-to-israel-for-heart-treatment/

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PM visit to Muslim Azerbaijan

Posted on December 18, 2016

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev signed bilateral agreements governing tariffs, agricultural cooperation, and to advance further cooperation in science, technology, health, trade, and other economic matters. http://www.thetower.org/4292-netanyahu-israels-ties-with-azerbaijan-symbolize-muslims-and-jews-working-together/

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Tel Aviv to New York with Azerbaijan Airlines

Posted on June 5, 2016

Azerbaijan Airlines has begun weekly Tel Aviv-New York flights. From June 15, this will increase to two weekly flights on Sundays and Wednesdays, which will include a two-hour stopover in Baku. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-azerbaijan-airlines-to-launch-tel-aviv-new-york-flights-1001118471

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Countering cyber threats in Azerbaijan

Posted on March 1, 2015

Israel is helping the government of Azerbaijan defend itself against a growing number of cyber security attacks. http://www.azernews.az/business/77979.html   http://www.news.az/articles/tech/95887

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Azerbaijan

Posted on November 2, 2014

More on the emerging relationship between Israel and its majority-Muslim ally. http://www.jns.org/latest-articles/2014/10/21/israels-emerging-muslim-majority-ally#.VEk46mcYiAY=

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Israel writing Azerbaijan’s water plan

Posted on November 3, 2013

Israel’s national water company, Mekorot, has won a 4-year project to draw up a water master plan for Azerbaijan and supply monitoring equipment to the Moslem country. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000889297&fid=1725

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Azerbaijan invests in Israeli oil

Posted on May 27, 2012

The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has bought a 5-percent stake in Med Ashdod, Israel’s only economically viable oil field, located 16 km off the Mediterranean coast. SOCAR wants experience of international oil production and this will be its … Continue reading →

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Thousands more foreign workers

Posted on March 25, 2024

The Ministry of Housing plans to bring about 40,000 more foreign workers to Israel for jobs in the construction industry. Already some 1,200 Indian workers are in Israel, increasing to 10,000 by end June. Similar numbers will be employed from … Continue reading →

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Returning to space

Posted on January 25, 2024

Israel Space Week (see here previously) is making its return from Jan 28 to Feb 2, with special events held for Israeli evacuees and for IDF reservists. Conferences will feature leading Israel’s space professionals, such as Israel’s 2nd astronaut Eytan … Continue reading →

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