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Scuffle in the Serbian Parliament

Scuffles erupt in the Serbian parliament as opposition lawmakers display banners accusing the ruling coalition of avoiding accountability for a recent train station roof collapse which killed 15.

Herzog to Serbian counterpart:

'Hostages should be international community's objective'

President Herzog was accompanied on his visit by Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, whose son Alon was taken hostage on October 7th by Hamas as he sought to escape the Nova Festival.

Pres. Herzog to visit Serbia and Albania with mother of hostage

Israeli President will pay an official visit to Serbia and Albania this week together with Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, and the mother of the hostage Alon Ohel.

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Man connected to attack on Israeli embassy shot dead by police

Serbian police shoot dead man connected to the attacker behind a crossbow shooting at the Israeli embassy in Belgrade in June.

Serbia:

Attack on Israeli embassy was carried out by 'lone extremist'

Serbian Interior Minister says an investigation has found that a crossbow attack at the Israeli embassy in the Serbian capital last month was the act of a lone extremist.

Israeli embassy guard in Serbia shot with crossbow

The guard was hit in the neck but managed to fatally wound the attacker. Local authorities have declared the incident an act of terror.

A Serbian city's Jewish community is fighting for survival

Novi Sad’s Jewish community barely survived the Holocaust. Now it might die out.

Brawl breaks out in Kosovo’s parliament during PM's speech

Kosovo’s Prime Minister Albin Kurti is splashed with water while giving a speech in Parliament.

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Shooter kills eight, wounds 13 near Belgrade

The incident comes one day after a 13-year-old boy used his father's guns in a school shooting rampage.

Belgrade Jewish cemetery vandalized for 2nd time in two years

One of only two Jewish cemeteries still operating in Serbia vandalized with swastikas and anti-Jewish symbols.

Serbia to preserve Staro Sajmiste death camp, construct memorial

Construction work will also include a memorial center and two museums to honor victims.

Belgrade unveils stumbling stones in honor of Holocaust victims

German sculptor Gunter Demnig installs five stumbling stones in Serbia at the former residences of Holocaust victims.

The pot is calling the kettle black

Time to take a look at what America has been doing since the fall of the USSR. It may surprise youl Opinion.

Belgrade Jewish cemetery attacked, axe thrown through window

European Jewish Association Chairman expresses solidarity with community, takes matter up with Serbian Minister of Internal Affairs.

Serbian president: Not ashamed to stand by China

Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić tells CGTN he's grateful to China for its support, looking forward to President Xi's speech.

Ambassador: We want to cooperate with Serbia on many issues

Newly appointed Israeli Ambassador to Serbia Yahel Vilan welcomes Serbian decision to relocate embassy to Jerusalem.

EU warns Serbia over moving its embassy to Jerusalem

EU says it is committed to "two state solution" and expects prospective members such as Serbia to align with its foreign policy positions.

On the crossroads between Serbia and Kosovo

Serbia is seeking a family, Kosovo is looking for recognition, and Israel is precisely situated at the intersection between the two. Op-ed.

Arab League: Serbia and Kosovo's move contrary to UN decisions

Arab League Secretary-General condemns decision by Serbia and Kosovo to open embassies in Jerusalem.

PA: Serbia and Kosovo's move a 'blatant aggression'

PA “foreign ministry” calls on Kosovo and Serbia to backtrack on their decisions to open embassies in Jerusalem.

'Palestine has become a victim of Trump's electoral ambitions'

Senior PA official Saeb Erekat blasts Serbia's decision to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, blames Trump.

Kosovo to recognize Israel, Serbia to move embassy to Jerusalem

Move comes as part of agreement between Serbia and Kosovo that normalizes economic relations between the two countries.

Blue and white in Belgrade

In honor of Israel's Independence Day, the city of Belgrade decided to illuminate its main buildings in blue and white.

Serbia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem

Serbian President speaks at AIPAC Policy Conference, announces plans to opening a diplomatic mission and an economic office in Jerusalem.

Serbian president flies flag to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day

'Nazis tried to make this symbol of their attempt to destroy the Jews - not it is a symbol of honor,' says Serbian president.

Serbia to block construction on former concentration camps

Serbian Pres. promises to pass bill blocking construction at sites of former concentration camps, create Holocaust memorial center.

Preschool opens at former concentration camp in Serbia

Preschool in Serbia opens at a building that once was part of a Nazi concentration camp. "Inappropriate, considering what took place there.”

Serbian opposition leader apologizes to Jewish community

Serbian opposition leader apologizes after being accused of embracing supporters of a Nazi collaborator during World War II.

Belgrade Jews accuse opposition head of embracing Nazi ally fans

Politician tells media opposition should unite across spectrum, 'totally irrelevant' if people 'keep at home picture of Ljotic or Tito.'

Israel participates in Croatia military parade, angering Serbia

Israeli Air Force planes fly in celebration of 1995 Croatian victory in battle against Serbia.

Serbian, Hungarian leaders help dedicate restored synagogue

Historic Serbian synagogue rededicated in multinational effort.

Youths smash dozens of headstones in Serbian Jewish cemetery

Serbian youth jump fence, smash headstones, in Jewish cemetery.

Hungary's wall effectively halted immigrants

'Those attacking wall's construction take stand in favor of allowing large numbers of people to enter country with no control.'

Yad Vashem, Serbian government sign historical agreement

Serbian teachers studying in Yad Vashem receive full accreditation for participation in seminars.

Serbian Holocaust survivors in 27 countries to receive new aid

First country since 2009 Terezin Declaration to return heirless Jewish Holocaust-era property

Late justice for Serbia's Jewish Holocaust victims

Serbia becomes first to return to remaining Jewish community the property that belonged to Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Abbas Inaugurates 'Palestinian Embassy' in Serbia

PA chairman inaugurates a Palestinian embassy in Belgrade, in the presence of the Serbian President.

Abbas's Arch Rival Reportedly Given Serbian Citizenship

Former Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan was granted citizenship in Serbia in 2013 but the decision went unnoticed.

PM Offers Israeli Help to Flood-Plagued Serbia

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyah offered Israeli help to the government of Serbia, as the country suffers from major floods.

Serbian Ambassador's Wife Surprises Peres With Fluent Hebrew

Newly-appointed Serbian ambassador Milutin Stanojevic's wife surprises President during swearing-in ceremony.

'We Have so Much to Learn from Israel'

Prominent Serbian politician visits Israel for the first time; says the Jewish state shows how to 'fight for national dignity and freedom'.

Air Serbia Launches Maiden Trip to Israel

In latest sign of burgeoning relations between the countries, Serbian airline launches direct flights to Tel Aviv.

Serbian Posters Blame Jews for NATO Bombing

Serbia says people behind posters will be arrested. Israeli embassy in Belgrade denounced the posters.

Serbia WWII Death Camp to 'Multicultural' Development?

Jewish leaders are concerned that Serbia's largest WWII death camp may be transformed into a "multicultural" development.

Nicolic Upsets Tadic In Serbia

EU Puts Brave Face On Serbian Election Results That Oust Tadic

In a Europe that does not need another crisis, they put the most optimistic possible spin on Tomislav Nicolic's victory.

Serbia Candidacy for EU OKed

EU Gives Go Ahead For Serbian Candidacy Tough Work Ahead

Serbia gets the go ahead for candidacy but full fledged membership may wait till 2020.

Serbia to EU: What About Us?

Serbia to EU: While You Ponder Debt Crisis, What About Us?

Serbia's request for candidate membership will come up in yet another EU summit devoted to the debt crisis.

Russia Now Astride Kosovo

New Russian Presence Complicates Kosovo Impasse on Border

A new ingredient has been introduced by Serbia into the standoff on the border with Kosovo in the form of a Russian base.

Kosovo, Serbia Tension Abates

Serbia to EU: Pressure Kosovo on Commando Raids

Serbia, looking for entry into the EU, resisted the temptation to respond to a show of force by Kosovo in the area held by the Serb minority