October 23, 2025
Joseph Epstein on Azerbaijan's Potential Role in a Gaza Stabilization Force (Hebrew)
According to foreign reports, Baku is being considered for participation alongside other Muslim countries. Experts estimate that Azerbaijan’s involvement would give Israel security, diplomatic, and economic advantages. Joseph Epstein, director of the Turan Research Center, notes that including Azerbaijan in the force could benefit Israel thanks to the close relations and shared interests the two countries have regarding Iran. Prof. Ze’ev Hanin from the Begin–Sadat Center adds that the partnership between the countries has remained stable even in tense times, and that their security and technological cooperation has only deepened.
Read the full article on Maariv (Hebrew).
Joseph Epstein is the Director of the Turan Research Center.