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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


Man linked to attack on Israeli embassy in Serbia killed by police

The man, Senad Ramovic, had apparently opened fire on the officers first.

 Police officers secure the area, after an attack near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, June 29, 2024.

Germany should express remorse over the crimes committed against Serbs - opinion

The UN's Srebrenica resolution has sparked debate over selective historical justice, particularly Germany's role in WWII-era atrocities against Serbs.

 A MEMORIAL stands at the former site of the Crveni Krst concentration camp in Nis, Serbia.

Serbia looks to reset ties with US, Israel with first Jewish FM Marko Djuric - interview

Djuric quoted in Hebrew what he describes as an old Jewish proverb and that translates in English to “You are only confined by the walls you build yourself.”

 JEWISH SERB Marko Djuric, previously Serbia’s ambassador to Washington, was appointed the country’s new foreign minister in May.

Sunken Nazi explosives-filled warship recovered after 80 years underwater

In the coming months, Serbia plans to remove 80 more sunken ships.

A figurehead recovered from the stern of sunken Nazi pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee is lifted off a salvage boat onto a dock in the naval port of Montevideo, the Uruguayan capital, February 10, 2006. The figurehead was recovered by the ongoing Graf Spee Project, a group working to recover the e

Serbian police officer shot dead, minister blames Kosovo

The two Balkan nations have fractious ties, punctuated by occasional flare-ups of violence, with Serbia refusing to recognize the independence of its former province.

 Police officers secure the area, after an attack near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, June 29, 2024.

Suspected Islamist shoots guard at Israeli embassy in Serbia in neck with arrow, shot dead

The gendarmerie officer reacted immediately, took out his gun, and as best he could until he fell, fired several shots at the attacker.

 Police officers secure the area, after an attack near the Israeli embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, June 29, 2024.

Serbia’s Nikola Djurisic, who has Israel connection, sees pre-NBA draft stock soar

While there will be no Israelis picked in this draft for the fourth year in a row since Deni Avdija was taken by the Washington Wizards with the ninth pick of the 2020 Draft.

 SERBIAN SWINGMAN Nikola Djurisic – who spent a year in Israel when he was a baby – is hoping to be picked in the first round of tonight’s NBA Draft.

Israeli women’s 4x200 freestyle relay team wins gold at European Championship

The Israeli athlete Gorbenko celebrated her third gold in Belgrade, only this time alone, after outrunning everyone in the final and setting a time of 4:36.05 minutes.

 ANASTASIA GORBENKO – swimming with the Israel flag on her cap – made a splash this week at the World Championships in Doha, Qatar, winning a silver medal in the 400m medley and also having the crowd boo her heavily

Hate and historical revisionism: Looking back on Dodik's interview with the 'Post' - opinion

It’s one thing for the newspaper to have conducted such an interview, ill-advised though it may have been. It is entirely another to have gone ahead with its publication knowing his views.

 RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik during a meeting on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum earlier this month.

Dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo should start afresh - opinion

The EU mediators will need to create incentives for the party that demonstrates willingness, readiness, and ability to act on the plan that calls on both sides to take measures in many areas.

 US TROOPS from the Texas Army National Guard, part of NATO reinforcements, patrol the Kosovo-Serbia border in Leposavic, Kosovo, earlier this year.