Serbia

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

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.
National Assembly in Belgrade hosts the "Partners in a Changing World: Central & Eastern Europe, America, Israel, and the New Middle East.

Israel, Serbia deepen alliance with landmark conference on US, CEE ties and security

Members of the Armenian community in Jaffa perform a pray during a memorial service held to mark the 106th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, at the Armenian Church of Saint Nicholas, in Jaffa, April 24, 2021.

Israel officially recognizes Armenian Genocide after decades of diplomatic friction - analysis

A DRONE picture shows people gathering for a protest, as part of a nationwide anti-government movement triggered by the deadly collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, following Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's resignation announcement, in Kraljevo, Serbia, June 28, 2026

Serbian protesters maintain pressure on president after his claims of stepping down


Countries issue Middle East travel advisories amid rising US-Iran tensions

The advisories range from warnings to diplomatic evacuations, with Dutch airline KLM announcing on Wednesday that it is suspending all flights to Tel Aviv as of March 1.

In this handout photo obtained from the US Defence Department, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sail in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 6, 2026.

The Return of Saint Sava to Jerusalem

This is a living bridge between past and future, between faith and scholarship, between two cities that history bound together with an unbreakable thread.

Ambassador Dr Ljiljana Nikšić, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia

Israel wins historic under-21 MMA gold at European Championships - N12

Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute.

 Yotam Glander wins the first-ever gold medal for Israel's MAA under-21 national team at the European Championships. February 13, 2026.

Serbian police seize five tons of marijuana, assault rifles, rocket launcher

Cannabis production remains illegal in Serbia. Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said the investigation would ascertain the origin of the cannabis.

cannabis background macro close up

Kosovo to hold election in bid to end year-long political impasse

The vote is the second this year in Europe's youngest nation after Kurti's Vetevendosje party fell short of a majority in February.

ACTING PRIME Minister of Kosovo and Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) party leader Albin Kurti speaks to his supporters during the last election campaign rally in Pristina, Kosovo December 27, 2025.

United Arab Emirates named as Elbit's mystery $2.3 billion customer - report

The latest deal is considered to be of historic scope, and joins a series of huge deals signed by Israeli defense companies in recent years.

 Logo of Israeli defence electronics firm Elbit Systems is seen at their offices in Haifa.

Journalist uncovers alleged Italian 'sniper safaris' during Sarajevo siege - report

Journalist Ezio Gavazzeni compiled a 77-page file alleging Italian tourists paid to shoot Bosnian civilians during the siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s.

A Bosnian special forces soldier returns fire in downtown Sarajevo as he and civilians come under fire from Serbian snipers, April 6, 1992.

Serbia - Respecting a proven friend after Oct. 7 - opinion

As global boycotts and antisemitism rise, Serbia deepens trade, tourism, and cultural ties with Israel, standing out as one of the few nations openly supporting Israel.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with the President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić in New York, September, 2025.

Serbia’s Vučić to 'Post': Serbia 'deeply relieved' over hostage deal to free Alon Ohel

The Serbian president revealed that he had personally appealed to world leadership for help in releasing Ohel.

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025

Serbia arrests 11 for vandalizing Paris Jewish sites at behest of foreign intelligence

Serbian authorities say a foreign intelligence service ordered attacks on Jewish and Muslim sites, including synagogues and the Shoah Memorial in May.

 A synagogue in france that was vandalized with green paint, May 31, 2025.