Netanyahu shouldn't visit Azerbaijan
If there's something I decidedly will have to comment on now, it's how Israel retains relations with Azerbaijan, a country that's brutalized Armenia, yet the Israeli government hasn't taken that into consideration, and now Netanyahu is paying them a visit:
Also note the attendance of Witkoff, who's already disturbed some more realist conservatives, based on his alliances with bad apples, right down to his conversations with Tucker Carlson. That's not very promising either. Again, Witkoff can't remain an envoy, and somebody must ask Trump to relieve him of duty.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to pay an official visit to Baku in the first half of May, where he will meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. The visit was first reported by Israel Hayom.Considering all the abominable behavior Azerbaijan's displayed towards Armenia, I don't think Netanyahu should visit them. I am aware Armenian premier Nikol Pashinyan has angeringly made faustian pacts with Iran, and sold out Arsakh to the Azeris. But that's still no reason to be chummy with Azerbaijan, and assuming the Israeli government is selling weapons to Azerbaijan, that's wrong.
The talks are expected to focus on several key regional and bilateral issues. Chief among them is the ongoing Israeli-Turkish dialogue, facilitated by Azerbaijan, regarding Syria. The agenda will also include discussions on Azerbaijan potentially joining the Abraham Accords, particularly in the economic and commercial spheres, and ways to further deepen bilateral relations between Israel and Azerbaijan, as well as their ties with the United States and Central Asia.
The planned meeting follows recent diplomatic activity in the region, including the visit of US envoy Steve Witkoff to Baku and an Israeli-Turkish negotiation round also hosted there. This flurry of diplomatic engagement comes amid a backdrop of high-level regional contacts, including a public letter of thanks from former US President Donald Trump to President Aliyev for Azerbaijan's role in mediation efforts, and successive meetings between Aliyev and the presidents of Turkey and Syria.
Aliyev's active mediation and engagement are turning him into a pivotal diplomatic player, uniquely positioned to bridge divides among various regional actors and contribute to regional stability in the Middle East.
Also note the attendance of Witkoff, who's already disturbed some more realist conservatives, based on his alliances with bad apples, right down to his conversations with Tucker Carlson. That's not very promising either. Again, Witkoff can't remain an envoy, and somebody must ask Trump to relieve him of duty.
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