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Israel-Czech relations

Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka in Jerusalem, April 14, 2026 (Lazar Berman/The Times of Israel)
April 15, 2026, 7:28 pm
After Hungary’s Orban loses, Czech FM says Prague will remain ‘advocate’ for Israel
Petr Macinka says he is reopening discussion of moving embassy to Jerusalem, no matter what EU thinks; says leftist anti-Israel feeling ‘almost a religion’ among many Europeans
By Lazar Berman
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky speaks to The Times of Israel in Tel Aviv, October 30, 2025. (Nava Freiberg/The Times of Israel)
November 5, 2025, 2:16 pm
Czech foreign minister says sanctions threat off the table as EU mellows on Israel
Visiting Israel before leaving post, top diplomat bashes ‘activist’ stances of others in bloc, says Prague’s support for Israel will remain steady as it looks to assist Gaza plan
By Nava Freiberg
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, left, and Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, Germany, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
June 13, 2025, 3:01 pm
FM speaks with counterparts around the world following Israeli strikes on Iran
German and French leaders back Israel’s right to defend itself, call for de-escalation; Czech foreign minister says Israeli attack is a ‘reasonable’ response to Iranian actions
By Lazar Berman, Agencies and ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar gives a press conference on November 28, 2024, in Prague, Czech Republic. (Michal Cizek / AFP)
November 28, 2024, 7:04 pm
In Prague, FM Sa’ar says he expects US to punish ICC over arrest warrants
Netanyahu rival-turned-ally urges Czechs to stand with Israel against The Hague, calls on the international community to end ‘Iranian occupation’ in Lebanon
By Lazar Berman
Czech President Milos Zeman speaks at the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 26, 2018. (AFP/Menahem Kahana)
March 8, 2023, 8:53 pm
Czech President Milos Zeman, known for pro-Israel views, departs office
Polarizing head of state increasingly held euroskeptic, pro-Russian views, but was viewed favorably for support of Jewish state
By Karel Janicek
President Isaac Herzog speaks to reporters before departing for a visit to Turkey on March 9, 2022. (Haim Zach/GPO)
July 10, 2022, 8:00 am
Herzog to visit Czech Republic, meet with officials and members of Jewish community
Statement from president’s office says two nations ‘share historical affinity that has found expression in moments of crisis and difficulty’
By ToI Staff
Czech President Milos Zeman addresses the media during a joint press conference after meeting at the Hofburg palace in Vienna with his Austrian counterpart, on June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner, File)
December 10, 2021, 11:53 pm
Czech president objects to incoming FM, citing ‘distant attitude’ toward Israel
Milos Zeman also cites Pirate Party nominee’s stance toward Visegrad group and ‘only’ having a bachelor’s degree
By AFP
A SPYDER surface-to-air missile is fired in a test in an undated photograph. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.)
October 5, 2021, 4:23 pm
Israel inks $630 million air defense sale to Czech Republic
European nation will purchase 4 Spyder batteries produced by state-run Rafael; Defense Minister Gantz hails ‘strategically important deal’
By Emanuel Fabian and AFP
A SPYDER surface-to-air missile is fired in a test in an undated photograph. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.)
September 27, 2021, 9:17 pm
Czech Republic to procure Israeli-made air defenses to replace old Soviet gear
European nation’s defense ministry says it will pay $630 million for 4 Spyder batteries produced by state-run Rafael
By AFP and ToI Staff
Illustrative: An outdoor market in the city of Prague, Czech Republic, on April 23, 2019. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)
June 1, 2021, 1:27 pm
Czech Republic opens to inoculated Israelis; unvaccinated can show negative test
Czech foreign minister in video with Israeli ambassador: ‘We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Prague’
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi visits a Petah Tikva building hit by Hamas rocket fire with his Czech and Slovak counterparts on May 20, 2021. (Shlomi Amsalem, Foreign Ministry)
May 26, 2021, 1:50 am
Israel insists it’s emerged from Gaza fight with diplomatic ties largely intact
A clear pro-Israel bloc in Europe stood firm, Jerusalem argues, while Arab states that have no interest in seeing Hamas get stronger maintained their peace with Israel
By Lazar Berman
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, right, Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi, center left, and Israeli Public Security Minister Amir Ohana unveil a sign during a ceremony at the new Embassy of the Czech Republic Jerusalem office in Jerusalem on March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, Pool)
March 13, 2021, 7:58 pm
PA, Arab League condemn opening of Czech diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Ramallah says move is ‘violation of international law’; Arab League’s Ahmed Aboul Gheit claims mission will affect Jerusalem’s legal status
By ToI Staff and Lazar Berman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, with Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis, left, and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, right, in Jerusalem, March 11, 2021. (Haim Zach/GPO)
March 12, 2021, 4:53 am
Netanyahu meets Hungarian, Czech leaders to discuss vaccine cooperation
Prime minister, Viktor Orban, Andrej Babis also discuss ‘green passport’ to allow travel between countries for vaccinated individuals
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi (second from left) and Czech Prime Minister Andres Babiš cut the ribbon at a ceremony opening the Jerusalem office of the Czech Embassy in Israel on March 11, 2021 (Lazar Berman/Times of Israel)
March 11, 2021, 5:01 pm
Czech prime minister opens embassy office in Jerusalem
Andrej Babis lauds ‘full-fledged diplomatic mission’ in capital; FM Ashkenazi thanks Prague for leading change in European approach to Israel
By Lazar Berman
Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babis, left, welcomes his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban for the V4 summit at the Lednice Chateau in Lednice, Czech Republic, June 11, 2020. (AP Photo/ Petr David Josek)
March 9, 2021, 8:53 pm
Netanyahu to host Hungarian, Czech counterparts to discuss COVID cooperation
Viktor Orban and Andrej Babis will meet Israeli premier a week before national election, which he has staked on his ability to bring vaccines to Jewish state
By AFP and ToI Staff
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