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Tensions Rise Between Turkey and Azerbaijan Over Israel Ties
Relations between Turkey and its strategic ally, Azerbaijan, appear to be cooling. The friction stems from Turkish criticism of Azerbaijan's ban on hijabs in schools and Baku's warm diplomatic ties with Israel. President Ilham Aliyev’s recent absence from a regional summit in Turkey has fueled speculation regarding a deepening rift. Despite President Erdogan’s attempts to mend ties, including firing a controversial aide, the diplomatic chill persists.