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Presently, Israel finds itself isolated on multiple fronts. It confronts unprecedented internal protests and faces widespread international condemnation following its strikes on the Gaza Strip and the desecration of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. In order to divert attention from its domestic and foreign policy failures, Israel employs psychological and propaganda warfare tactics against Iran.
Several Arab nations, which had been pursuing normalization with Israel, have now become hesitant, leaving Azerbaijan as Israel’s sole partner within the Muslim world.
Consequently, the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses the capability to exert pressure on Baku through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) by advocating for the suspension or even expulsion of Azerbaijan from the organization. This leverage arises from the fact that the OIC’s mission explicitly endorses opposition to Israel and support for Palestine.
Simultaneously, as Israel grapples with regional isolation, Iran garners attention and favor from regional states. Tehran’s position is further fortified by the ongoing de-escalation efforts in West Asia. These developments significantly compound Israel’s concerns.
At the same time, the Republic of Azerbaijan also finds itself isolated within the Caucasus due to its declared intentions to launch an invasion on Armenia, which has drawn severe criticism from the international community, including Russia. Essentially, Baku has been ostracized from the regional dynamics of the Caucasus.
Instead of relying on Israel as a means of overcoming its isolation, Azerbaijan would be wise to mend relations within the Caucasus region and seek to resolve disputes with Armenia while upholding territorial integrity and refraining from border alterations. Dependence on Israel will only serve to deepen Baku’s isolation within the region and the broader Islamic world.