As defense ties deepen, Serbia becomes one of Israel's closest allies in Europe

FRONTLINES

BEHIND THE LINES: Israel and Serbia’s current common interests and historic friendship combine to form an emerging partnership worthy of greater note.

AT A time of deep strains between Israel and several European countries, mainly related to domestic opposition to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the upward trajectory of the Jerusalem-Belgrade connection is of particular note, the writer suggests.
Flags of Israel and Serbia seen alongside silhouettes of protesters (illustrative)
‘WE WILL always... like the Jewish people and Israel.’ Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has developed strong relations between Serbia and Israel under his presidency. Here, he attends a rally in the southern city of Nis last month.

Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure

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A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet takes off from a base in the Middle East, July 23, 2026.
Cars burned during an Israeli settler attack on the West Bank village of Surif overnight on Saturday.

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Israeli soldiers inspect the damage following an attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Sarra, near the West Bank city of Nablus, July 24, 2026.

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