Herzog visits Azerbaijan to strengthen ties and address Iranian threat.

President Isaac Herzog's visit to Azerbaijan was conducted with heightened security measures due to concerns of Iranian disruption. Azerbaijan, a Muslim country with a Shia majority, has opened an embassy in Israel earlier this year and has a close defense relationship with Israel. During the visit, Herzog held a diplomatic meeting with his Azeri counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, and discussed greater cooperation in training doctors, emergency preparedness, and digital health. The visit also included a special event marking the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence and a meeting with members of the Jewish community in Azerbaijan.