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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 341

Milos Zeman

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
Security forces at the scene of a terror attack near Jerusalem's Old City on January 28, 2023. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 28, 2023, 5:50 pm
Palestinian Authority: Israel ‘fully responsible’ for ‘dangerous escalation’
Meeting Abbas, PA officials say Israeli practices will cause ‘further deterioration,’ make no mention of Jerusalem terror shootings, including deadly attack feted by Palestinians
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
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
The Czech Republic's President Milos Zeman is admitted to the military hospital in Prague, Czech Republic, October 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
October 10, 2021, 5:35 pm
Czech president rushed to hospital, leaving election outcome in limbo
Milos Zeman plays a critical role in nominating a future prime minister; he remains in intensive care a day after his ally Andrej Babis loses vote
By Jan Flemr
The Austrian Federal Chancellery raised the Israeli flag as a sign of solidarity, in Vienna on May 14, 2021. (HELMUT FOHRINGER / APA / AFP)
May 14, 2021, 8:05 pm
Israel says US, Europe allies supportive on Gaza conflict; not so the Arab world
Netanyahu, Ashkenazi thank Western counterparts; Arab states express criticism — often highlighting Jerusalem more than Gaza
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
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
Demonstrators gather during a protest against the government restriction measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, in Prague, Czech Republic, January 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)
January 11, 2021, 6:36 am
Amid virus protests, Czechs ask Israel for assistance on vaccine rollout
President Milos Zeman says he wrote to Rivlin and hopes for help in organizing the campaign, ‘because Israel is absolutely perfect at that’
By AFP
File: Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek during a press conference in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (Szilard Koszticsak/MTI via AP)
December 3, 2020, 12:37 am
Czech Republic says it will open diplomatic office in Jerusalem
Israel fetes country’s decision to become second EU member state to establish official mission in the city; Prague says its positions on peace process remain unchanged
By Raphael Ahren
Czech Republic's Foreign Minister Tomas Petricek speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the Europa building in Brussels, January, 20, 2020 (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
May 24, 2020, 1:07 am
Czech FM, a staunch Israel ally, pans annexation, sparking internal row
Country’s president, PM denounce op-ed in which Tomáš Petříček and former top diplomat argue that annexing West Bank would raise questions about Israel’s future as a democracy
By Raphael Ahren
Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the Commission, speaks during a EU Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) at the European Council in Brussels on November 20, 2018. (John Thys/AFP)
May 5, 2019, 11:16 pm
EU laments the ‘unspeakable suffering’ Gaza rockets inflict on Israelis
UN chief Guterres urges all parties to ‘exercise maximum restraint’; Irish FM Coveney says ‘unjust treatment of Gaza’ won’t be solved by violence or terrorist attacks
By Raphael Ahren
A damaged house after it was hit by a rocket in the village of Mishmeret, north of Tel Aviv on March 25, 2019. (Jack GUEZ/AFP)
March 25, 2019, 3:26 pm
International condemnation of rocket fire from Gaza that injured seven
Trump’s envoy for peace process affirm’s Israel’s right to defend itself, European Union ambassador says attack ‘unacceptable,’ Czech president backs ‘vigorous response’
By Raphael Ahren
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu his wife Sara and President of the Czech Republic Miloš Zeman attend the opening ceremony of the Czech House in Jerusalem, November 27, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 27, 2018, 8:15 pm
Czech House, feted as ‘first step’ in embassy move, opens in Jerusalem
Netanyahu cuts ribbon for new center alongside visiting Czech President Zeman, who calls it a ‘candle against the darkness’
By Raphael Ahren
Czech President Milos Zeman speaks at the Knesset in Jerusalem on November 26, 2018. (AFP/Menahem Kahana)
November 26, 2018, 7:16 pm
Czech president vows to try to move embassy to Jerusalem, but admits hands tied
In Knesset speech, Milos Zeman also blasts European ‘cowards,’ says EU Parliament hosting of Palestinian terrorist last year a ‘shame for all Europeans’
By Raphael Ahren
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