Czech Republic

Kafka’s Bohemian rhapsody revived in Prague

Once caught between Czech, German and Jewish identities, Franz Kafka has become a symbol of modern Prague, inspiring public art, tourism and a renewed embrace of his legacy.

|ByMOTTI VERSES
BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE along the Vltava River embraces Kafka as a global icon, even offering city tours by tricycle.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Petr Macinka and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar hold a joint press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 14, 2026.

Czech Republic in talks for Israeli air defense systems, foreign minister says

During a press conference with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, Macinka said the Czechs were looking at the Spyder, Arrow, and other defense systems.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Axon Vision links its AI system with Czech radar to spot drone threats

The system was tested against representative drone scenarios, including detection, tracking, and dynamic target movement, and demonstrated stable performance.  

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI

Czech man extradited to US for part in Iranian conspiracy to murder US journalist

"Polad Omarov was extradited to the United States to face charges for attempting to murder on US soil, a journalist, author, and human rights activist who is a US citizen of Iranian origin."

FEBRUARY 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

Czech President: Israel can rely on us in battling Hamas

JANUARY 15, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Herzog with his Czech counterpart, Petr Pavel in Jerusalem. January 15, 2024.

14 dead, 24 injured in Czech capital university shooting

Police said the father of the shooter - a student at the faculty - was found dead earlier on Thursday.

DECEMBER 21, 2023ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
A police officer secures the area following the shooting at one of the buildings of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, December 21, 2023.

Czech, Taiwanese kids send messages of support to Israel

A Jerusalem exhibit under the auspices of the embassies of Taiwan and the Czech Republic, features supportive paintings and drawings by children aged five to 12 from both countries

NOVEMBER 25, 2023ByBARRY DAVIS
TAIWANESE SCHOOLCHILDREN draw on biblical references to show their support for Israel.

Czech MPs seek global recognition for Jerusalem as Israel's capital

"At this time, Israel should feel the power of international solidarity in practical actions," said Israel Allies Foundation (IAF) Czech Republic Country Director Karel Sedláček.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
The building that houses the Czech Senate.

Czech DM calls to exit UN for supporting Hamas, warns Holocaust is back

The Czech Republic's defense minister's move to call to leave the UN came after a resolution called on Israel to leave Gaza without condemning Hamas.

OCTOBER 29, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The results of a vote to adopt a draft resolution are shown on a display during an emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, October 27, 2023

Israel basketball moves in on Olympic pre-qualification

With victories over N. Macedonia and Czechs, Israel is close to advancing in Olympic qualification.

AUGUST 15, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL’S ROMAN SORKIN has played a key role in both blue-and-white wins – over North Macedonia and the Czechs – at the Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament.

Israeli sprinters score a double victory in major cycling events

Two Israeli sprinters scored groundbreaking victories in two major international cycling events on Thursday.

AUGUST 2, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Champion Itamar einhorn winning in Ttge Czech tour.

5 lessons for Israel from the Czech struggle for democracy - opinion

If we learn lessons from the Czech case, it becomes clear that Israeli civil society must emphasize the righteousness of its cause beyond the borders of Tel Aviv.

MAY 8, 2023ByREEF ITZHAKI, AZRIEL BERMANT
FORMER CZECH prime minister Andrej Babis: Czech civil society conducted a determined and successful campaign against democratic backsliding.

'Rossini Cards': A visit to Israel from the Czech Republic - review

There was much to enjoy watching Rossini Cards and it could have been even better without the chatterbox comedian chatting in contrived fashion.

MAY 8, 2023ByORA BRAFMAN
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