Czech Republic
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Czech Republic, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Historic Torah Scroll Entered in Olomouc Synagogue for First Time Since Holocaust
The Jewish community of Olomouc, Czech Republic, installed a new Torah scroll in their synagogue for the first time since the Holocaust, replacing century-old scrolls that had bec…
European Countries Escalate Sanctions Over Israeli E1 Settlement Plans
European countries are escalating sanctions against Israeli settlements following Israel's plan to build 1,200 housing units in the E1 area of the West Bank. Several nations have…
UEFA Suspends Mohammed Abu Fani for Three Matches, Fines Red Star Belgrade and Hapoel Be'er Sheva
UEFA suspended Israeli midfielder Mohammed Abu Fani for three matches following a red card in Red Star Belgrade's match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Both clubs were fined for fan m…
Israeli-American Center Gabe Wiznitzer Joins Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona Basketball Team
Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona signed Israeli-American center Gabe Wiznitzer, who played college basketball at Ohio University and professionally in the Czech Republic and Canada, to b…
Ironi Tiberias Adjusts Lineup with Golaney in New Role Ahead of Premier League Opener
Ironi Tiberias prepares for their 2026/27 Israeli Premier League opener against Hapoel Petah Tikva with a new defensive setup and key player returns, aiming to overcome a six-poin…
Pro-Palestinian Protests Target Israeli Cricket Team at World Cup Qualifiers in Finland
The Israeli cricket team faces organized pro-Palestinian protests during World Cup qualifiers in Finland, with chants accusing Israel of genocide and apartheid. Despite the hostil…
Israeli Mother and Daughter Found in Argentina After Planned Disappearance Amid Financial Troubles
Israeli mother and daughter Mally and Lial Yahalomi, who disappeared from Vienna amid financial difficulties, were found in Buenos Aires after a week-long search. They had planned…
Israel Locates Missing Women in Argentina Within a Week Using Unprecedented Intelligence Operation
Israeli police located two missing women in Buenos Aires within a week, despite their avoidance of digital devices, through a rare and complex international intelligence operation…
Israeli Police Reveal How Mally and Liel Yehulomi Faked Their Whereabouts During Disappearance
Israeli police uncovered that Mally and Liel Yehulomi planned their disappearance, misleading authorities before being found in Argentina. The investigation involved international…
Israeli Sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi Found in Argentina After Weeklong Search
Israeli sisters Mali and Liel Yahalomi were found in Buenos Aires after a weeklong international search led by Israeli police. They were questioned and then released after no crim…
Israeli Police and Civil Intelligence Team Locate Missing Mother and Daughter in Argentina
Search Expands for Missing Israeli Mother and Daughter Last Seen in Vienna Apartment Complex
Mally and Liel Yahalomi disappeared after leaving their Vienna apartment on Saturday, prompting expanded searches across nearby European countries. Rumors linking the case to Mall…
Red Star Belgrade Faces Backlash and Coach Resignation After Europa League Exit to Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Red Star Belgrade was eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers by Hapoel Be'er Sheva, leading to coach Dejan Stanković's resignation and strong fan backlash. The Serbian cl…
Israeli Gambling Kingpin Tony Bergig Assassinated in Prague Apartment
Tony Bergig, a leading Israeli gambling crime figure, was shot dead in Prague two years ago; new investigation details reveal a brutal killing and identify Eli Senior as the main…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Faces Red Star Belgrade With Amador and Rotman in Champions League Clash
Hapoel Be'er Sheva defeated Red Star Belgrade 1-0 in Hungary with Zahy Ahmed's goal, aiming to reach the Champions League playoff stage. They will face the winner of Aarhus vs. Sa…
Red Star Belgrade Reserves Abu Fani and Arnautovic for Crucial Clash Against Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Red Star Belgrade hosts Hapoel Be'er Sheva on Tuesday aiming to overturn a 1-0 first-leg loss and reach the Champions League playoff. Israeli midfielder Mohammed Abu Fani is set t…
Toyota’s Best-Selling Yaris Cross Is Made in France’s Historic Valenciennes Plant
Toyota’s Yaris Cross, Europe’s best-selling small crossover, is produced at the modern Valenciennes plant in France, which revitalized the local economy since 1999. The factory em…
Memorial for Jewish Paratroopers Unveiled in Czech Republic Honoring Holocaust Heroes
A memorial honoring Jewish paratroopers Haviva Reik and Rafael Reiss was unveiled in Prague, attended by Czech and Israeli officials, symbolizing the strong Israel-Czech friendshi…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Awusu After Extensive Medical Checks and Negotiations
Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian forward Douglas Awusu from Red Star Belgrade for 2.2 million euros on a four-year deal after extensive medical checks, including verification from…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Awaits Medical Clearance to Finalize Douglas Awusu Signing
Hapoel Tel Aviv is awaiting medical clearance to finalize the signing of Douglas Awusu, a 20-year-old winger recently acquired by Red Star Belgrade. Extensive tests were conducted…
Dramatic 3-3 Draw for Saint-Gilloise as Haileli Scores Late Equalizer
On August 5, 2026, Union Saint-Gilloise drew 3-3 with Bodø/Glimt in a dramatic Champions League qualifier featuring Israeli Anan Haileli. Sparta Prague upset Lyon 2-1, and Dinamo…
Over 90,000 Israelis Emigrate in 2025 Citing Security, Economic, and Social Concerns
Over 90,000 Israelis emigrated in 2025 due to security fears, economic challenges, and social discrimination, according to a Tel Aviv University study. Interviewed emigrants in Po…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Hosts Red Star Belgrade in Champions League Qualifier
Hapoel Be'er Sheva hosts Red Star Belgrade in Hungary for a Champions League qualifier, aiming to upset the Serbian favorites and advance to the playoff round. Key lineup changes…
Red Star Belgrade Fans Criticize Douglas Aveso Ahead of Move to Hapoel Tel Aviv
Douglas Aveso is transferring from Red Star Belgrade to Hapoel Tel Aviv after a difficult six months in Serbia. Fans criticized his physicality and fit at Red Star, while some def…
Israelis Drive Czech Republic to Become Europe's Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination
The Czech Republic has become Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destination, driven by a doubling of Israeli visitors to Prague. This surge coincides with strengthened political, e…
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Learn Possible Playoff Opponents in European Qualifiers
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva learned their potential opponents for the third qualifying and playoff rounds in European competitions. Maccabi faces CSKA Sofia and could…
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Tomas Satoransky, Attracted by Flexible Living in Bulgaria
Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Tomas Satoransky, who is attracted by living in Sofia and a flexible playing schedule that reduces travel to Israel. The 34-year-old former NBA and Barcelon…
Israeli Court Orders Defense Ministry to Compensate Reservist for Emergency Recall Flight Costs
An Israeli court ordered the Defense Ministry to compensate a reservist about 6,000 shekels for flight expenses after he was urgently recalled from abroad for military service in…
Israel's U18 Basketball Team Suffers Heavy Defeat to Greece, Ending World Championship Hopes
Israel's U18 basketball team lost 84-64 to Greece in the European Championship, ending their hopes to qualify for next year's U19 World Championship in the Czech Republic. The tea…
Israel Under-18 Handball Team Falls 30-22 to Portugal at European Championship
Israel's under-18 handball team lost 30-22 to Portugal in the European Youth Championship, finishing the preliminary round with one point. They will compete in the lower bracket t…
Jesse Eisenberg Donates Kidney, Reflects on Jewish Roots and Hollywood Career
Actor Jesse Eisenberg donated a kidney anonymously in December, motivated by responsibility and inspired by his wife. At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, he discussed his Jewish he…
Israel's Youth Handball Team Draws With Czech Republic After Last-Second Penalty
Israel's youth handball team drew 30-30 with the Czech Republic at the European Championship after conceding a last-second penalty. Israel led most of the game but lost possession…
Israeli Youth Basketball Team Eyes World Championship Despite Euro U18 Quarterfinal Loss
Israel's under-18 basketball team lost to Slovenia in the Euro U18 quarterfinals but remains on track to qualify for the U19 World Cup by winning upcoming classification games.
Rafael's Spyder Air Defense System Successfully Intercepts Stealth UAVs in Latest Tests
Rafael's Spyder air defense system successfully intercepted stealth UAVs during recent tests in southern Israel, demonstrating enhanced capabilities. The system, already sold to m…
Israeli Youth Handball Team Falls to Croatia in European Championship Opener
The Israeli youth handball team lost 33-29 to Croatia in their European Championship opener despite leading most of the match and a 14-goal effort by Jonathan Pelech. Croatia's ph…
Israel's Women's Lacrosse Team Advances to World Championship Semifinals
Israel's women's lacrosse team reached the World Championship semifinals after a narrow 12-11 win over Australia, continuing their undefeated run. They will face Canada or Japan n…
Barcelona Highlights Israeli Midfielder Oriyan Goren as Emerging Talent
Young Israeli midfielder Oriyan Goren is attracting strong interest at Barcelona, training with the senior team and praised by club president Joan Laporta. Despite offers from Spa…
Israel Advances to Women's Lacrosse World Championship Quarterfinals with Perfect Group Stage
Israel's women's lacrosse team topped their group with three wins, including a key victory over Japan, advancing to the World Championship quarterfinals where they will likely fac…
Czech Foreign Minister Vows to Block EU Sanctions Against Israel, Citing Security Concerns
Czech Foreign Minister Petr Mačinka has pledged to block any EU sanctions against Israel, citing Israel's right to self-defense and criticizing some European countries' positions…
Jeffrey Wright Condemns Racist Attacks on Kylian Mbappé and Reflects on Career at 60
Jeffrey Wright condemned racist remarks made by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla against French footballer Kylian Mbappé after France’s 2026 World Cup win. Wright praised Mbapp…
Israeli Referees Shnir Levi and David Fuchsman Assigned to European Football Matches
Israeli referees Shnir Levi and David Fuchsman will officiate UEFA Europa League and Conference League qualifiers this summer, representing Israel in European football matches.
Israel Aerospace Unveils Hypnosis Soft Defense System Against Russian Drone Threats in Europe
Between 2024 and 2026, Russian drones repeatedly breached European airspace, targeting military and critical infrastructure. Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled Hypnosis, a soft…
Israeli Couple Explores Monogamy and Sexuality at France's Cap d'Agde Nudist Village
Israeli couple Roni and Nitzan Erez visited France's Cap d'Agde nudist village to study sexuality and strengthen their monogamous relationship. They observed the village's open se…
German Neo-Nazi Activist Extradited and Placed in Male Prison Despite Gender Change
Marla-Swenja Liebich, a German neo-Nazi activist who legally changed her gender to female, was extradited from the Czech Republic and placed in a male prison in Germany despite he…
Czech Republic Stands Firm Against EU Sanctions on Israel, Strengthens Ties
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Czech Point Guard Tomas Satoransky for Next Season
Hapoel Tel Aviv signed veteran Czech point guard Tomas Satoransky for the next season, expecting him to be a key backup behind Vasa Micić. Coach Neno Ginzburg praised Satoransky's…
Saudi Arabia Becomes Taiwan’s Largest Buyer of Drones Amid Gulf Arms Race
Saudi Arabia has become the largest buyer of Taiwanese drones, paying significantly above market prices for 3,260 units. This purchase reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to…
Former Partner Sues Arie Steimatzky Over Alleged Secret Property Seizure in Europe
Avihou Efrat is suing former Steimatzky owner Arie Steimatzky over alleged secret transfers of European real estate projects, claiming Steimatzky unlawfully seized his shares in t…