Czech Republic

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.'

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
Czech Ambassador to Israel, Veronika Kuchynova Smigolova.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Czech Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka holding a joint press conference in Prague on May 20, 2026.

Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar

“The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country,” Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
Fuzzy security footage showing thief running with skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk, May 13, 2026.

Czech police hunting for thief who stole medieval saint's skull from church

In its statement, police have urged the public to reach out with any information that may aid them in locating the thief and the skull.

|ByREUTERS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.

Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

|ByJAMES GENN

Grapevine April 3, 2024: Israeli dramas

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

APRIL 3, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
The Scojen Synthetic Biology Institute will be located in the new Drahi Innovation Building in Reichman University.

New direct flight from TLV to Karlovy Vary and launch at IMTM exhibition

Annual international tourism exhibition in Tel Aviv, IMTM 2024, to feature launch of direct flight from Tel Aviv to Karlovy Vary and Ari, marking 30 years of tourism market celebration.

MARCH 31, 2024By YANIR BRETT
Prague Castle, Czech Republic

Czech farmers dump manure on Prague streets in renewed protests

Farmers across the EU have taken to the streets this year over effects of a plan to tackle climate change and for the restoration of customs duties on farm products from Ukraine.

MARCH 7, 2024ByREUTERS
Farmers drive tractors in front of government office, where they dump manure, during a protest against European Union agricultural policies and grievances shared by farmers across Europe, in Prague, Czech Republic, March 7, 2024.

Grapevine, February 25, 2024: A message that applies to women everywhere

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
WOMEN MARCH in Tel Aviv calling for the release of Israeli hostages, earlier this month.

Czech man extradited to US for part in Iranian conspiracy to murder US journalist

"Polad Omarov was extradited to the United States to face charges for attempting to murder on US soil, a journalist, author, and human rights activist who is a US citizen of Iranian origin."

FEBRUARY 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

Czech President: Israel can rely on us in battling Hamas

JANUARY 15, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Herzog with his Czech counterpart, Petr Pavel in Jerusalem. January 15, 2024.

14 dead, 24 injured in Czech capital university shooting

Police said the father of the shooter - a student at the faculty - was found dead earlier on Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
A police officer secures the area following the shooting at one of the buildings of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, December 21, 2023.

Czech, Taiwanese kids send messages of support to Israel

A Jerusalem exhibit under the auspices of the embassies of Taiwan and the Czech Republic, features supportive paintings and drawings by children aged five to 12 from both countries

NOVEMBER 25, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
TAIWANESE SCHOOLCHILDREN draw on biblical references to show their support for Israel.

Czech MPs seek global recognition for Jerusalem as Israel's capital

"At this time, Israel should feel the power of international solidarity in practical actions," said Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) Czech Republic Country Director Karel Sedláček.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
The building that houses the Czech Senate.

Czech DM calls to exit UN for supporting Hamas, warns Holocaust is back

The Czech Republic's defense minister's move to call to leave the UN came after a resolution called on Israel to leave Gaza without condemning Hamas.

OCTOBER 29, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The results of a vote to adopt a draft resolution are shown on a display during an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, October 27, 2023