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.

|ByJONATHAN SPYER
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

Israel and Serbia are quietly building one of the region's most consequential strategic partnerships, with Washington increasingly part of the equation.

|ByALEKSANDAR NIKOLIĆ
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

Israel’s recognition of the genocide has been decades in the making. It's been a strange aspect of Israel’s history that, for many years, the Armenian genocide was downplayed in official circles.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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

Although many protesters expressed satisfaction over Vucic's resignation, they fear he may not fully relinquish power. Analysts say he may try to run for prime minister.

|ByREUTERS

Smoke grenades tossed in Serbian parliament, lawmaker suffers stroke

A live TV broadcast showed black and pink smoke billowing inside the parliament, which has seen brawls before.

MARCH 4, 2025ByREUTERS
Serbian opposition lawmakers let off smoke grenades inside Serbian parliament, in Belgrade, Serbia March 4, 2025, in this screengrab taken from a video.

Ancient Pirot church houses unique White Angel, with gouged out eyes

Only three White Angel frescoes remain in Serbia, including in this small church.

MARCH 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
White Angel or Myrrhbearers on Christ's Grave, Mileseva monastery circa 1230 CE.

Why Serbian gaming giant Meridianbet is betting big on Israeli innovation - opinion

'We are actively seeking Israeli partners, from AI startups revolutionizing user personalization, to fintech firms optimizing seamless, secure transactions.'

FEBRUARY 24, 2025ByZORAN MILOSEVIC
Colombia imposes first-ever online betting tax amid conflict crisis. Illustrative photo.

Participants across Serbia brave icy waters in the traditional Holy Cross swim

Fourteen-year-old Nemanja Milošević swam for the fifth time and plans to continue swimming in coming years.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Serbian Orthodox Church, SPC, traditionally marks Epiphany with competitions to retrieve the Holy Cross from Danube river in Zemun.

Beware of symbols used by Hamas - comment

Though the Serbian Ballet's performance move may not have been related to the Israel-Hamas War, their red-painted hands spoke volumes.

JANUARY 13, 2025ByEFRAIM ZUROFF
Aziz Salha with bloody hands during lynching in Ramallah in 2000.

Amnesty: Serbia used Israeli spyware to hack phones of activists, journalists

In two cases, software provided by Israeli surveillance company Cellebrite DI Ltd CLBT.O was used to unlock phones prior to infection, the report said.

DECEMBER 16, 2024ByREUTERS
System hacking warning message appears on laptop.

Israel must not engage with those who endanger Jews - opinion

Despite Serbia's support for Israel, officials who legitimize Hitler – like Serbian Deputy PM Vulin – should be shunned by Israel, even if they represent friendly nations.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024ByDR. STEPHEN BLANK
St. Sava cathedral in Belgrade, Karadjordje Petrovic statue

Grapevine: Nov. 17, 2024: An early start

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
WEARING T-SHIRTS featuring the portrait of hostage Alon Ohel are, from left, Thelma Rosen, Avivit Bar-Ilan, and Ahi Rosen.

Hostage situation Herzog's key priority on arrival in Serbia

The presidents also discussed the rising tide of antisemitism across Europe, a scourge that Vucic said was reprehensible.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Herzog with President of Serbia Avucic

Herzog to visit Serbia and Albania

Because the Israel-Hamas war has impacted the President's travel schedule over the past year, Herzog is scheduled to set off for visits to Serbia and Albania tomorrow.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog.