Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Visit Prague
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the Czech Republic in October for a collaborative government meeting. The meeting will mark a renewed effort in discussions between the two nations. The news was confirmed by Seznam Zprávy, following a briefing from Veronika Kuchyňová Šmigolová, the incoming Czech ambassador to Israel. Netanyahu will visit Prague on October 9th. However, any unforeseen global or domestic circumstances could potentially lead to a change in this schedule. Netanyahu is currently grappling with pressure concerning contentious judicial reform and has also faced scrutiny regarding his selection of coalition partners and ministers. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Interior Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, both representing ultra-nationalist parties, will not take part to the trip. “The finance minister will not attend the meeting as there are no pertinent topics for discussion with him,” said the incoming Czech ambassador to Israel, Veronika Kuchyňová Šmigolová. She further highlighted the diverse range of subjects on the agenda, encompassing defense, science, research, innovation, education, and transport. Czechia is probably the most enthusiastic supporter of Israel in the EU and have long tried to protect Israel in votes at the UN. For example, when former US president Donald Trump moved...