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Social Media Campaign Depicts Azerbaijan's President Aliyev With Antisemitic Tropes
An antisemitic social media campaign is targeting Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev, portraying him as an enemy of Islam and an Israeli puppet, amidst protests against a new hijab ban in schools. The campaign, which began in September 2026, uses classic antisemitic stereotypes in online caricatures.
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What happened
- 01Antisemitic social media campaign targets Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev amid hijab ban protests.
- 02Campaign uses classic antisemitic stereotypes in caricatures, depicting Aliyev as an Israeli puppet.
- 03Intelligence suggests involvement from Turkey, Iran, and Russia in the online propaganda.
- 04Tensions stem from Azerbaijan's new school dress code and its close ties with Israel.
- 05Erdogan's criticism of hijab bans and Iran's accusations against Israel add to regional friction.
- 06Russia's involvement is linked to Azerbaijan's regional ambitions and neutrality in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence suggests involvement from Turkey, Iran, and Russia, each with their own geopolitical reasons for undermining Aliyev's government and its ties to Israel. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Azerbaijan and its neighbors.
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