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El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7

"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”

FEBRUARY 9, 2026|ByESTHER DAVIS

An El Al Boeing 787 Dreamliner; illustrative.

YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

DECEMBER 5, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

MAKING HIS first national team appearance since 2022, Tamir Blatt reenters the fold at a pivotal moment as Israel begins its push toward the 2027 World Cup.

Israel opens World Cup qualifying campaign with tough tests vs. Germany, Croatia

“We are about to launch the next campaign that is very significant for Israeli basketball and for all of us,” noted Beit Halachmi. “It’s a very big challenge, but also a huge opportunity."

NOVEMBER 27, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

A POSTCARD depicting the synagogue in Osijek’s Upper Town facing the cathedral. The synagogue was destroyed during the Holocaust.

Crossroads to comeback: Croatia’s Osijek leads minor Balkan Jewish cultural revival

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: This past month the Jewish community in Osijek hosted a whole slew of Jewish cultural activities for both the local Jewish and non-Jewish population.

OCTOBER 4, 2025|ByRONEN SHNIDMAN

Jewish-Croatian sci-fi icon Mira Furlan dies at 65

Furlan fled her native Croatia facing antisemitic and misogynistic threats before coming to the US, starring in iconic roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.'

JANUARY 25, 2021ByAARON REICH, HAGAY HACOHEN

MIRA FURLAN was a star on the Croatian stage before emigrating to the US.

Israel offers immediate assistance to Croatia after magnitude 6.4 quake

Rescuers tried to pull people from the rubble of collapsed buildings, television footage showed, and army troops were sent in to help.

DECEMBER 29, 2020ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Earthquake strikes in Croatia near Zagreb

Israeli U23 judokas take home gold, silver medals

Lanir, 20, had just won the bronze medal in the U21 Euros last week.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020ByURIEL STURM

Ashkenazi, Levin ask Croatian FM to move embassy to Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi called Croatia “one of our best friends in Europe” and said “it’s about time for Croatia to join in…and move its embassy to Jerusalem.”

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV

GERMAN FOREIGN Minister Heiko Maas (right) takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlic-Radman during a symbolic handover in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin last week.

Grapevine August 21, 2020: When Irish eyes were smiling

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 20, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN is seen greeting Heath Minister Yuli Edelstein.

Israelis to be able to fly to Greece, Croatia, Bulgaria on Sunday - El Al

Since these destinations are located in green states, Israelis would not have to enter a two-week quarantine upon their return to Israel.

AUGUST 19, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

EL AL EMPLOYEES take part in a May protest asking for a recovery plan for the cash-strapped airline, in Jerusalem.

Sarajevo protests Mass for slain Nazi allies with march for their victims

The Mass is part of annual commemorations that Croatia introduced three decades ago for the tens of thousands of Croatian and Bosnian Ustasa members and their supporters.

MAY 16, 2020ByREUTERS