Sweden

Liberman Refuses to Meet with Swedish Counterpart

In a political move responding to anti-Israel policy across Europe, FM Liberman has refused to meet with Swedish FM on her visit to Israel.

The Impending Vote For The Recognition of Palestine

Sweden Can't Sue Israel over Raids on Gaza Flotillas

Swedish prosecutors say they don't have jurisdiction in case of Mavi Marmara, Estelle ships, which attempted to break Gaza blockade.

Not Just Israel: Swedish Coalition Dissolves, Elections Called

Snap elections in Sweden after the second-shortest government term in Swedish history, hubbub over immigration.

Swedish Superstore Shelves 'Nazi' Toys

Toy soldiers 'bearing Nazi symbols' shelved after parents take to social media, talk to the press in latest Nazi-related gaffe.

Death Threats Against Swedish Rabbi after Jerusalem Massacre

Anonymous note praises 'wonderful' synagogue attack, threatens to burn down Sweden's oldest synagogue with 'pig' rabbi inside.

Sweden Urges Israel to Return Ambassador

Sweden sends senior official to Jerusalem to end diplomatic crisis; Swedish King congratulates 'State of Palestine.'

Sweden Says No Plans to Open Ramallah Embassy

Despite recognizing 'state of Palestine,' Swedish foreign minister says her country will continue to liaise with PA via Jerusalem consulate.

Swedish Ambassador: 'Palestine' Recognition Not Anti-Israel

Sweden's Ambassador talks recognition of Palestinian state: 'not anti-Israel, rather attempt to strengthen moderate forces in the region.'

France Moves to Vote on 'Palestine' Recognition

Following suit with Sweden and Britain, socialist French lawmakers propose a vote calling the PA a 'state.'

ADL: Swedish Recognition of Palestine 'Reward for Intransigence'

ADL responds to Sweden's recognition of the state of 'Palestine,' condemning it as 'unwise, untimely, and unhelpful.'

Sweden Recognized 'Palestine' for 'Muslim Votes'

Former ambassador Alan Baker explains why Sweden voted to recognize the PA as a state, in contradiction to the Oslo Accords.

'Sending IKEA Furniture Without Screws Doesn't Help'

Foreign Ministry spokesman gives a crushing comeback to Sweden FM's IKEA comments over 'Palestine' recognition.

'Palestine' and Sweden In Ikea La-La-Land

Steinitz: Swedish Move 'An Attack on Israel's Security'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz denounces Sweden's recognition of the "state of Palestine."

Sweden’s FM: I'll be Happy to Send Liberman IKEA Furniture

Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Margot Wallstrom, responds to Israeli counterpart's criticism over decision to recognize "Palestine".

Breaking News

Israel to Withdraw Ambassador to Sweden

Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman responds to Swedish recognition of 'Palestine' by recalling ambassador to Stockholm

Liberman Issues Biting Response to Sweden Palestine Recognition

Sweden doesn't get that Mideast relations 'are a lot more complex than the self-assembly furniture of IKEA,' quips Israeli foreign minister.

Sweden Officially Recognizes 'State of Palestine'

Stockholm insists Hamas-PA gov't 'fulfills criteria for international law' in declaration - despite Hamas blacklist as a terror group.

We Want to Encourage People to Take a Stand for Israel

FM: Israel-Palestinian Issue a Conduit for Western Frustration

Liberman fires at international community for trying to solve their problems via a 'magic solution' to the Middle East.

Swedish Recognition of 'Palestine' - A Sign of Things to Come?

European policy expert says Swedish recognition of 'Palestinian statehood' offers a glimpse into the PA's 'political war' against Israel.

Swedish Politician Apologizes After Claiming Mossad Trains ISIS

A local Malmö politician from the ruling party said that Israel trained the ISIS group to wage war on Muslims.

Sweden 'Tried to Be Helpful' With 'Palestine' Recognition

Sweden wants 'good relations' with Israel and end to Gaza 'tragedy' after recognizing 'Palestine' on Yom Kippur.

PLO Blasts Israel for Saying PA Statehood Should Follow Talks

PLO official Ashrawi criticizes Israel and U.S. over their reaction to Sweden's decision to recognize “the state of Palestine”.

Netanyahu to Sweden: Unilateral Moves Won't Work

PM Netanyahu responds to Sweden's announcement it would recognize "Palestine", says unilateral moves will not bring peace.

Sweden Clarifies: PA Statehood – Only Through Talks

After Israel reacted harshly when PM Loefven said he would recognize 'Palestine', Stockholm takes a step back.

First Baby to be Born From Womb Transplant

For the first time in history, the recipient of a womb transplant has given birth. Mother and baby are both happy and healthy.

Swedish Ambassador to Be Summoned over 'Palestine' Recognition

Foreign Ministry will summon ambassador after Swedish premier announced intention to recognize a Palestinian state.

Sweden Recognizes 'Palestine' as a State

Left-wing Social Democrat party announces its recognition of a 'Palestinian state' on Yom Kippur.

Swedish Jewish Woman Savagely Beaten for Wearing Star of David

Jewish mother of four brutally attacked by Muslim gang who noticed her Star of David necklace.

Swedish Politician Quits Following Anti-Semitic Facebook Post

Swedish politician resigns after writing on Facebook that "Jewish pigs" are responsible for mass murders in Gaza.

Sweden Launches Investigation of Israel Over the Marmara

Investigation starts on two naval attempts to breach Israel's legal blockade on Gaza in 2010 and 2012, with Swedes on board.

'My Nazi Grandfather? I Would Have Shot Him'

Grandson of Auschwitz commander Rudolf Hoess chose to dedicate his life to fighting neo-Nazism after finding out his family's dark past.

Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Tagged on Stockholm High School

Two schools in Denmark were hit with a 'horrible and unacceptable' attack, and anti-Jewish epithets and swastikas scrawled on walls.

Swedish Jew Applies for Asylum - in Sweden

Annika Hernroth-Rothstein applies for asylum in her own country in protest of rampant anti-Semitism, laws banning kashrut, circumcision.

Israel's Sweden Ambassador Compares Arab Terrorists to Breivik

Israel’s ambassador to Sweden causes an uproar after comparing Israel’s release of terrorists to Norway releasing Breivik.

Anti-Semitism in Sweden Forces Jews to Question their Future

Rampant anti-Semitism in Sweden's third-largest city causing serious concern for local Jews. Perpetrators primarily Muslim immigrants.

Sweden: Don't Be Surprised that EU Supports International Law

Sweden's Foreign Minister rejects Netanyahu’s criticism of EU boycott of Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights.

Calls to Name Swedish Airport After Holocaust Hero

A group of politicians and intellectuals say Sweden's largest airport should be renamed after Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Sweden May Slash its Aid to the PA

Sweden is considering slashing its aid to the PA because of a lack of progress in achieving a two-state solution, says a Swedish minister.

Audio: Swedish Activists Rally Against Anti-Semitism

"Zionism should be a given. It is Jewish self-governance and it's a human right," stated local activist Saskia Pantell, one of the speakers.

Israeli Eurovision Delegation Threatened in Sweden

Members of the Israeli delegation to the Eurovision song contest in Sweden said they were the targets of anti-Semitic abuse.

Islamicized Sweden Has Declared War on the Jews

Police to Probe Artist who Used Ashes of Holocaust Victims

Swedish police launch an investigation into an artist who used paint mixed from the ashes of Holocaust victims in a picture.

EJC: Swedish Jewish Community 'Dying of 1,000 Cuts'

Sweden's Jewish community is in “grave danger” after a series of anti-Semitic attacks, warns the European Jewish Congress.

Swedish Artist Uses Ashes of Holocaust Victims in Picture

Carl Michael von Hausswolff accused of desecrating the bodies of Jewish Holocaust from Majdanek.

Christian Europe Adopts Fascism - the Arab Kind

Swedish Court Rules Home Schooling OK for Chabad Children

A Swedish court has ruled that Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries have the right to educate their children at home.

US Embassy in Stockholm Evacuated Over Letter

Police evacuated the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm on Wednesday after staff received a letter with “unknown content.”

New Swedish Book Compares Israel to South Africa

The Swedish Arts Council is distributing a new book that compares Israel to apartheid South Africa...

Jewish Center Bombed in Sweden

A Jewish community center was bombed in Malmo, Sweden, continuing an ongoing wave of anti-Semitic hate in the city.

Stockholm: Over 1,000 in Pro-Israel Rally

Protest hailed as the first pro-Israel event held in such a central location in 10 years.

Video: Anti-Assad Christians Break into Stockholm Embassy

Swedish police arrested 10 people after anti-Assad Christians broke into the Syrian embassy and raised the slogan, “All Syrians are One.”

Swedish Minister: Put Annual Raoul Wallenberg Day on Calendar

Swedish minster calls for an annual day on calendar to remember the Righteous Gentile who saved hundreds of thousands of Jews from Nazis.

Lukashenko In Teddy Bear Purge

Swedish Aerial Novices Penetrate Belarus, Drop Teddy Bears

Two Swedish advertising execs have successfully bombed Belarus with teddy bears.

'What's the Fuzz with Jews' Tweet Taints Swedish Campaign

A campaign designed to promote tourism in Sweden has stirred controversy after a woman posted derogatory comments about Jews.

Assange Loses Extradition Fight

Britain's top court has ruled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face sex crime charges — US retribution?

Painting Portraying Jews as Rats Withdrawn from Art Exhibit

An anti-Semitic drawing, depicting Jews as rats, was withdrawn from a Christian art exhibit in Sweden, on March 16.

Sweden to Chabad: No Jewish Homeschooling

Religious freedom is at risk in Sweden, where the government is trying to force Chabad emissaries to send their children to public school.