Israeli Foreign Minister to Visit Czech Republic on Thursday

The Israeli Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, is set to visit the Czech Republic on Thursday, marking his first official foreign trip since assuming the role.

During his visit, Saar will engage in talks with his Czech counterpart, Jan Lipavský, focusing on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and exploring opportunities for bilateral cooperation.

In addition to discussions with Lipavský, Saar is scheduled to meet with Senate Speaker Miloš Vystrčil (ODS) on Thursday afternoon.

Gideon Saar, the leader of Israel’s New Hope Party, assumed the position of Foreign Minister less than a month ago.

Despite his previous opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Saar has joined the current government, initially serving as a minister without portfolio before stepping into his new role.

Strengthening Israel-Czech Relations

The Czech Republic has been a steadfast ally of Israel, consistently voicing support on the international stage. For example, the Czech government opposed a UN General Assembly resolution in September calling for an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within a year.

Prague also blocked a joint EU statement advocating for a ceasefire in the conflict with Hezbollah, citing Israel’s right to self-defense.

Czech officials, including President Petr Pavel, Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS), and other senior leaders, have made multiple visits to Israel in recent months.

Jan Lipavský was the first foreign diplomat to visit Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. During his visit, he held meetings with then-Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and President Yitzhak Herzog.

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