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Israel-Czech relations are strong, have been so for decades, Prague's ambassador tells 'Post'

Prague will continue blocking anti-Israel measures inside the European Union and opposes publicly setting “red lines” for allies, Czech Ambassador Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova told the 'Post.'

MAY 27, 2026|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Czech Ambassador to Israel, Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova.

PETR MACINKA receives a certificate of appointment as Czech Foreign Minister from President Petr Pavel during the cabinet's inauguration ceremony at Prague Castle in Prague, December 15, 2025.

New Czech foreign minister announces intention to move embassy to Jerusalem

Petr Macinka expressed solidarity with Israel and the Jewish community, and noted that one way of acting on that solidarity would be to move the embassy to Jerusalem.

DECEMBER 16, 2025|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Israeli defense firm to help shield Czech skies from drones

The capabilities are intended to strengthen the Czech Republic’s defenses against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats

DECEMBER 5, 2025|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

‘I am the only one in Europe today dealing in military munitions with Israel, and that is why I am often criticized by colleagues,’ Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said a few months ago.

Actions, not words: The three European countries that came to Israel's aid after Oct. 7 - analysis

Editor's Notes: With the exception of the United States, every Western ally refused to sell Israel ammunition. Only three unexpected partners filled the gap: Hungary, Serbia, and the Czech Republic.

JULY 3, 2025|ByZVIKA KLEIN

'I respect Israel for its courage'

An interview with Miloš Zeman, President of the Czech Republic

NOVEMBER 30, 2020ByTOMÁŠ JELÍNEK

Presidents Ruvi Rivlin and Miloš Zeman meeting in Jerusalem in 2018

'The history of our two peoples brings us together in a special bond'

An interview with Reuven “Ruvi” Rivlin, President of the State of Israel

NOVEMBER 30, 2020ByTOMÁŠ JELÍNEK

Czechia and Israel: Together in the past and future

Israel and the Czech Republic, two young countries with a shared past, are poised to continue their close diplomatic, scientific and business cooperation far into the future.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020ByTOMÁŠ JELÍNEK, ALAN ROSENBAUM

Czech fast food chain promoting Israeli cuisine on its menu

Czech Republic launches parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus

"Faith-based diplomacy is the secret ingredient to the strong support which Israel now enjoys across the globe," Israel Allies Foundation president Josh Reinstein said.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020BySARAH CHEMLA

Czech Republic affirms commitment to move embassy to Jerusalem

Czech President Miloš Zeman’s spokesman Jiří Ovčáček explained that moving the Czech embassy to Jerusalem is one of the president’s long-term goals.

OCTOBER 5, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV

Czech President Milos Zeman and First Lady Ivana Zemanova signing the guest book at the prime minister's residence, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Sara Netanyahu, November 27, 2018

Czech military to purchase 4 Israeli aerial defense batteries

SPYDER is a quick reaction, low-to-high surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters and UAVs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Škoda adopts Israeli 3D showroom technology to combat the coronavirus

Matter currently utilizes the technology they presented in the hackathon to create 3D immersive digital property tours, operating in both the commercial and residential real estate sectors.

JUNE 10, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Visitors wearing face masks following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak check a Skoda vehicle at a sales event in Shanghai, China May 5, 2020.

Czech parliament condemns antisemitism and anti-Israel boycotts

“I wish to thank our Czech friends for this step, which reflects the true friendship between our countries,” Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz tweeted.

OCTOBER 23, 2019ByTOVAH LAZAROFF