Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar
The Czech Republic has pledged to oppose any European Union sanctions against Israel. Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka emphasized the country's commitment to support Israel, stating they would act independently if necessary. This declaration followed a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar in Prague.
- ▪Czech FM Petr Macinka announced the country's opposition to EU sanctions against Israel.
- ▪Macinka stated that the Czech Republic will block any trade sanctions as a single country if needed.
- ▪The commitment was made during a joint press conference with Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar in Prague.
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Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar“The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country,” Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated.Follow us on GoogleForeign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Czech Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Petr Macinka holding a joint press conference in Prague on May 20, 2026. (photo credit: screenshot/x/@gidonsaar)
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