Czech Republic

Czech Republic in talks for Israeli air defense systems, foreign minister says

During a press conference with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Macinka said the Czechs were looking at the Spyder, Arrow, and other defense systems.

JULY 14, 2026|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 14, 2026.

Axon Vision links its AI system with Czech radar to spot drone threats

The system was tested against representative drone scenarios, including detection, tracking, and dynamic target movement, and demonstrated stable performance.

JULY 7, 2026|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

JUNE 25, 2026|ByELI ASHKENAZI

Museum of Jewish Heritage is closed during the coronavirus pandemic on April 30, 2020 in New York City.

Museum of Jewish Heritage spotlights Holocaust survivor's pro-soccer career during World Cup

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York will show an installation following the life of Jewish pro-soccer player and Holocaust survivor Paul Mahrer just in time for the World Cup.

JUNE 21, 2026|ByRUBY SADIKMAN

Jerusalem, Paris pushing IAEA to bolster anti-Iran stance, Israel says

In his meeting with the Czech President Peter Pavl and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky, Cohen plans to discuss the threat Iran poses to Israel and the world.

APRIL 3, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is seen at a press conference at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 25, 2023.

A Prague journey: The trauma of Russia's Ukraine invasion - opinion

We Jews draw strength from each other and our history – making layer after layer, standing strong against evil, and caring for our own people and for all others who need our help.

APRIL 3, 2023ByVICTORIA NEZNANSKY

Passover: Landmark moments in history in the quest for freedom

As we reflect on this story and its relevance to our lives today, it is important to also recognize the ongoing struggle for civil liberties around the world.

APRIL 1, 2023ByMICHAEL KATZ

Alexander Gardner’s portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken on November 8, 1863.

Lessons on antisemitism, anti-Zionism, the Holocaust at Theresienstadt

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS: Officials and Jewish leaders gathered in Prague and Theresienstadt to discuss fake news, conspiracy theories and antisemitism.

JANUARY 27, 2023ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS

Rafael's SPYDER defense system evolves to shoot down ballistic missile threats

Rafael and its customers researched and analyzed the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles.

JANUARY 4, 2023ByYONAH JEREMY BOB