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Israel-Sweden relations

Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard speaks with the media as she arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, December 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
August 28, 2025, 5:08 pm
Sweden and Netherlands call for EU sanctions on Israel, Hamas
Countries demand suspension of Israel free trade agreement on industry and agriculture, targeted sanctions against ‘extremist’ Israeli ministers and violent settlers
By AFP
Portugal's Prime Minister Luis Montenegro arrives to attend the European Council in Brussels on June 26, 2025. EU leaders meet from June 26 to 27 to discuss geoeconomic challenges and the ongoing developments in Ukraine and the Middle East. (NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)
July 31, 2025, 6:36 pm
Portugal says it will consider recognizing Palestinian state in September
Germany holds off on recognition but warns it will act against ‘unilateral steps’ by Israel; Sweden urges EU to freeze trade pact with Israel over ‘appalling’ Gaza conditions
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative: The Israeli flag and the European Union flag are seen at EU headquarters in Brussels, on January 25, 2023. (Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
May 27, 2025, 3:03 am
Israel warns Europe that Palestine recognition may be met with West Bank annexation
Reports say ministers tell UK, France and others that Israel is considering annexing Area C of West Bank and legalizing outposts; Sweden summons Israeli envoy over Gaza aid
By Stav Levaton and Agencies
Swedish Christian MEP Alice Teodorescu Måwe. (Courtesy of EPP Group)
January 25, 2025, 8:40 am
How Swedish MEP Alice Teodorescu Mawe became Israel’s most outspoken European ally
At home and in the European Parliament, the staunch advocate for Jews and Israel is leading the fight against overt antisemitism, as well as Jew-hatred masquerading as anti-Zionism
By Batya Levinthal
President Isaac Herzog, right, receives the credentials of Alexandra Rydmark, Ambassador of Sweden, October 1, 2024. (Ma'ayan Toaf/GPO)
December 20, 2024, 2:49 pm
Sweden says it will stop funding UNRWA, will increase Gaza aid to other agencies
Minister Chikli hails decision as ‘courageous and critical,’ says UNRWA ‘lost its legitimacy’ due to Oct. 7 connections; Sweden says Knesset ban on UNRWA led to decision
By Reuters
Officers stand near the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, January 31, 2024. (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP)
June 27, 2024, 9:01 pm
Swedish court indicts teen for going to Israeli embassy with semi-automatic weapon
15-year-old claims he was given gun and was unaware taxi he was riding in was heading toward embassy; Swedes claim Iran recruiting local gang members
By AFP
Officers stand near the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, January 31, 2024. (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP)
February 2, 2024, 3:02 pm
Sweden investigating ‘dangerous object’ found at Israeli Embassy as terrorism
Domestic security agency takes over case from local police after grenade-like object found in grounds of Israeli mission; ambassador described it as ‘an attempted terror attack’
By AP
File: Around 900 red roses were placed at the Israeli embassy in Stockholm in solidarity and support with the country on October 11, 2023. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
January 31, 2024, 5:57 pm
Police destroy explosive device found at Israeli embassy in Sweden
Embassy staff notify authorities after finding suspicious object; ‘We will not be intimidated by terror,’ Israeli ambassador says
By Reuters and ToI Staff
A woman burns a piece of paper in front of the Israeli Embassy in Stockholm on July 28, 2023. (Screen capture/Hedlund Media TV, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
July 28, 2023, 5:10 pm
In about-face, Swedish woman burns paper instead of Torah outside Israeli embassy
Woman is 2nd in recent weeks to threaten to burn the holy book only to walk it back; Israel warned Stockholm that allowing demonstration would harm bilateral relations
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, left, meets his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billström in Stockholm, May 15, 2023. (MAG/ Israel Embassy in Sweden)
July 28, 2023, 1:06 pm
FM Cohen urges Swedish counterpart to prevent Torah burning outside embassy
Top diplomat says he’s ‘horrified’ by approval of event in Stockholm; Billström reportedly replies he’ll look into constitutional amendments to stop acts
By ToI Staff
A Muslim activist outside the Israeli embassy in Sweden where he had been granted permission to burn a Torah. (Screen capture/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 15, 2023, 3:12 pm
Activist backs off Sweden Torah burning: Trying to draw attention to Quran desecration
‘I will not burn [holy books]; no one should,’ says Ahmad Alush; decision by Swedish police to allow burning of Jewish, Christian bibles outside Israeli embassy had sparked outrage
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Scores of angry protesters burn Swedish flags to denounce the recent desecration of a Quran there, in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (AP/Hassan Ammar)
July 14, 2023, 10:44 pm
US envoy: Torah burning okayed by Sweden will ‘create environment of fear’
Deborah Lipstadt says planned ‘free speech’ demonstration will harm ability of minorities to freely practice religion; Jewish groups around globe say it echoes Nazi book burnings
By ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Salwan Momika holds a Quran as he protests outside a mosque in Stockholm on June 28, 2023, during the Eid al-Adha holiday. (Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP)
July 14, 2023, 12:52 pm
Israel protests as Sweden allows Torah burning outside embassy on Saturday
President, chief rabbis and others call to stop destruction of sacred works after Stockholm police okay request for ‘freedom of speech’ gathering
By ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen, left, meets his Swedish counterpart Tobias Billström in Stockholm, May 15, 2023. (MAG/ Israel Embassy in Sweden)
May 15, 2023, 11:19 pm
FM Cohen visits Stockholm, hails ‘new page’ in Israel-Sweden ties
Sweden’s top diplomat calls Eli Cohen’s trip, the first by an Israeli foreign minister since 2001, ‘so long overdue’
By AP
View of the Jewish Agency headquarters in Jerusalem, November 29, 2016. Photo (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 19, 2021, 2:32 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 19 – Desperately seeking a new Jewish Agency chair
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses agency’s hunt for a leader and Swedish diplomat’s visit; US reporter Jacob Magid offers a scoop on Israeli embassy work in Chicago
By ToI Staff
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