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At the ceremony, held in the capital Baku, the story of saving tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust was highlighted, alongside a message about the threats in the present and the relationship with Israel. The community's rabbi said that “this historical relationship is the basis for the close ties between Azerbaijan and Israel even today,” stressing “Iran threatens the stability of the region.”

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In a special ceremony, the Jewish community in the capital of Azerbaijan commemorated the rescue of tens of thousands of Jews during the Holocaust, alongside a clear message about the current threats and the close connection with Israel.

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As the Middle East is gripped by unprecedented security tensions, the Jewish community in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, marked Holocaust Remembrance Day and Heroism Day on Tuesday in a moving ceremony that connected the past with the future. The event, which included prayers and gatherings of encouragement, sent a clear message to Tehran: The shared history of saving lives is the basis of the strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Israel. …