“We will not allow the promotion of boycotts under the disguise of ‘human rights activists’ as Shakir did,” said Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan.
Bilateral trade is up 85% over 2021, according to Azerbaijan's Economy Ministry, and more than 90 Israeli firms are currently operating in the country.
While some 4,000 kilometers separate India and Israel, which this year mark 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries share a vision for the future.
“Exact revenge! This is legal and constitutional revenge. No law or constitution prohibits you from paying them a visit. If you know someone [sick], send him on a visit. You'll be doing him a favor,” says Muslim Brotherhood activist Bahgat Saber.
The Israeli leader said that the German chancellor's visit, which comes amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine as well as Germany and other world powers are engaged in talks with Iran over its nuclear program, comes at a “very fateful and sensitive time.”
Julie Finkelstein of the Foundation for Jewish Camp says “there is lots of interest on the part of Israelis wanting to come, but they are still waiting,” due to the ongoing war with Hamas in Gaza.