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Netanyahu Postpones Azerbaijan Visit Amid Gaza Tensions

5/4/2025

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Netanyahu Postpones Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his May visit to Azerbaijan amid escalating tensions in Gaza and Syria. His office expressed gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the invitation, while reports suggest Turkey's denial of airspace access for Netanyahu's plane played a significant role in the delay.

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Turkey Denies Netanyahu Flight

Turkish officials firmly rejected allegations that they allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane to fly over their airspace, clarifying that no request was ever submitted. This denial comes in the wake of Turkey's decision to close its airspace to Israeli aircraft, underscoring its commitment to the Palestinian cause amid ongoing tensions in Gaza.

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Netanyahu Postpones Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his May visit to Azerbaijan amid escalating tensions in Gaza and Syria. His office expressed gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for the invitation, while reports suggest Turkey's denial of airspace access for Netanyahu's plane played a significant role in the delay.

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