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An Israeli desalination plant on the Caspian Sea

Posted on October 23, 2022

The ‘Azerbaijan Investment Company’ has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel’s ‘I.D.E. Water Assets Ltd’ (IDE Technologies – see here previously) to establish a plant for desalinating Caspian Sea water in Azerbaijan. https://www.azernews.az/business/200587.html

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Another friendly Iranian Judoka

Posted on August 22, 2022

Iranian judoka Alireza Bahranifard made friends with Israeli judoka Sagi Muki. Like fellow Iranian Judoka Saeid Mollaei (who now competes for Azerbaijan), Alireza has now emigrated from Iran and currently resides in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa1C6hI0ljc

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Bringing sweet music to a Muslim state

Posted on September 2, 2018

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra performed at the Gabala International Music Festival in the Muslim state of Azerbaijan. The JSO was warmly received by music lovers during their second performance in one of the most important classical music events in Azerbaijan. … Continue reading →

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Home for all Jews – plus

Posted on August 30, 2016

Arifa and Assad Farajov recently immigrated to Israel from Azerbaijan.  Arifa, the wife, is Jewish and a lecturer in Russian literature. Assad, her husband, is Muslim – a former military judge who says “I’ve fallen in love with Israel.”  Arifa’s … Continue reading →

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Another rhythmic gymnastics gold

Posted on July 31, 2016

Israel won the gold medal in the ribbons event at the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, Azerbaijan.  In addition, Israel won silver in the important group all-around category. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/israeli-gymnasts-win-gold-in-baku-just-before-olympic-games-in-rio/2016/07/24/

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Israeli wins air rifle bronze

Posted on June 26, 2016

Israel’s Sergey Richter won a bronze medal in the 10-meter air rifle competition at the World Cup event in Baku, Azerbaijan.  Iranian Hossein Bagheri, who won the silver medal, didn’t show up for the medal ceremony but shook Richter’s hand … Continue reading →

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Another gold-winning Judoka

Posted on May 15, 2016

Israeli judoka Gili Cohen won the gold medal in the up to 52kg category at the Grand Slam Baku tournament in Azerbaijan. She defeated Italian rival Odette Giuffrida, winning the highest honor of her career so far and significantly increasing … Continue reading →

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Israeli cycling team joins USA Pro Challenge

Posted on August 30, 2015

“Cycling Academy” is the first Israeli team to enter America’s top cycling event – the USA Pro Challenge – America’s equivalent of the Tour de France. In its first year, Cycling Academy has won stages of the Tour d’Azerbaijan, the … Continue reading →

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3 Olympiad medals for Israeli high school chemists

Posted on August 23, 2015

Three members of Team Israel won bronze medals at the oldest (and perhaps toughest) high school competition – the International Chemistry Olympiad, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Teams used chemicals to synthesize material and identify unknown elements. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-team-wins-3-bronzes-at-veteran-chemistry-contest/

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Israel’s closest Muslim ally

Posted on October 12, 2014

The majority Shiite nation of Azerbaijan is the biggest supplier of oil to Israel.  Israel’s Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman and Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon visited the Azeri President recently. It was the first Defense Ministry visit since diplomatic relations were … Continue reading →

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