Israel has been a top oil export target for Azerbaijan, with large quantities of oil being supplied to Israel in recent months via the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) pipeline. Turkey continues to supply oil to Israel from its port of Ceyhan, despite tensions between the two countries. The reason behind this is not due to Jerusalem’s interests but rather Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s close relationships with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The relationship between Israel and Azerbaijan has expanded beyond oil and military equipment into various areas such as education. Last year, Azerbaijan opened an embassy in Tel Aviv, demonstrating a stronger bond between the two countries. Despite their differences, they have maintained a stable relationship since 1992, making them one of the most important partnerships in the region.
Turkey’s decision to continue supplying oil to Israel highlights the complex nature of political alliances in the Middle East. While Turkey and Israel have had their differences in the past, their shared interests have brought them closer together. However, this alliance also puts Turkey at odds with other countries in the region who view it as a threat to their security and influence. As tensions rise in the region, it remains to be seen how long Turkey will continue to supply oil to Israel and what impact this will have on regional stability.
