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Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

The clash erupted after Fine publicly criticized Bilzerian after the release of a Diaspora Ministry report that ranked the social media personality among the world’s leading antisemitic influencers.

Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."
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Azerbaijan commemorates Jewish national hero, tank commander Albert Agarunov

France's President Emmanuel Macron arrives for the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, May 4, 2026.

Macron’s diplomacy ahead of Paris conference raises bias concerns on Israel - opinion

 Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani walks near an Iranian missile during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on February 17, 2024.

Any Iran deal without proxy restrictions is strategic surrender - opinion


Iran angered by Israel’s Eurovision success - opinion

The Iranian regime was enraged by Azerbaijan’s “douze points” to Israel.

 Yuval Raphael, representing Israel, performs "New Day Will Rise," during the Grand Final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, Switzerland, May 17, 2025

The road to normalization runs through Israel - opinion

With President Donald Trump in the White House, Azerbaijan hopes for a shift in American policy through stronger integration with Israel.

 TURKEY’S President Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Istanbul last week. Syria has effectively became a Turkish proxy; now Israel and Turkey share a de facto border, turning a diplomatic rift into one with potential for military confrontation, the writer warns.

Azerbaijan has become one of Israel's most trusted partners, ambassador tells 'Post' - interview

Ambassador to Azerbaijan George Deek discusses how Azerbaijan became one of Israel’s most trusted and reliable partners as the two countries navigate a historic growth in relations.

 GEORGE DEEK, Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, at work with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov

Iran launches attack on Azerbaijan-Israel ties: ‘Two nations, one state’

Fars News Agency, closely affiliated with the IRGC, used Eurovision to highlight Baku’s growing ties with Israel and amplify anti-Israel rhetoric.

 Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov (L), visits Israel to open the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Tel Aviv, meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu (R) in West Jerusalem on March 29, 2023.

Katz thanks Azerbaijan for mediating with Turkey amid the start of Israel-Syria relations

Turkish-Israel relations worsened during the war, but since both took parts of Syria in December 2024, they seek deconfliction to avoid military clashes there.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz attends a cabinet meeting, December 2019.

IDF denies that officials from Israel and Syria held direct talks in Azerbaijan

CNN’s report claimed that IDF Operations Directorate chief, Maj.-Gen. Oded Basyuk was among a group of Israeli officials who traveled to Azerbaijan.

IDF operates in the buffer zone between Israel and Syria on December 13, 2024.

Tel Aviv tourism fair draws strength from regional allies as global presence shrinks

Despite a reduced international presence, Israel’s largest tourism fair showcased strong regional partnerships and a surge in domestic promotion.

 Views from inside IMTM 2025, Tel Aviv.

Netanyahu defers Azerbaijan trip, report claims Turkey banned plane from airspace - report

Earlier, the PMO said that recent developments in Syria and the Gaza Strip forced Netanyahu to postpone his visit. 

 (L-R) Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Benjamin Netanyahu seen over flags of Turkey and Israel, respectively (illustrative)

Iran pushes for warmer diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan with Pezeshkian visit

Iran is aiming to do more outreach in the South Caucasus, with Pezeshkian noting that there is "good opportunities and grounds for cooperation" with Baku.

 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev shakes hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan April 28, 2025.

Netanyahu expected in Baku as Azerbaijan eyes Abraham Accords inclusion

The visit seeks to strengthen Israel’s regional position through mediation efforts with Turkey and by extending the Abraham Accords eastward.

 In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov on April 23, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel.