Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia relations with Israel in the context of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack

Abstract

The main purpose of this article is to analyze the relationships of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia with Israel in the context of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Although Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia are geographically situated outside the Middle East and are part of the former USSR region, they closely monitor developments in the neighboring Middle East area. Examining the attitudes of the three South Caucasus countries aims to address whether the authorities of the three countries reacted similarly to the latest episode of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, or if notable differences emerged. This analysis will help determine the current state of relations between Israel and Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as assess whether any of the South Caucasus republics can be considered a loyal ally of Israel in the region.