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Czech Diplomat Killed in Jerusalem Crash After Returning to Israel

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Czech diplomat Klára Schneiderová, 30, was killed in Jerusalem on Thursday when a minibus mounted a sidewalk and struck her near the Mahane Yehuda Market. Schneiderová had recently arrived to head the Czech Embassy's Jerusalem office and had a personal connection to Israel from her childhood. The Czech Embassy and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar expressed deep sorrow and condolences to her family. Police are investigating the crash.

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  • Czech diplomat Klára Schneiderová, 30, died Thursday after a minibus struck her near Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market.
  • Schneiderová had recently arrived in Israel to head the Czech Embassy's Jerusalem office.
  • She had a childhood connection to Israel, having lived there when her father was ambassador.
  • The crash occurred on Agrippas Street when the minibus driver lost control and veered onto the sidewalk.
  • Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the Czech Embassy offered condolences for the "outstanding diplomat."
  • Police have detained the driver and are investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident.
Czech Diplomat Killed in Jerusalem Crash After Returning to Israel
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