Czech Republic

Axon Vision links its AI system with Czech radar to spot drone threats

The system was tested against representative drone scenarios, including detection, tracking, and dynamic target movement, and demonstrated stable performance.  

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
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Simcha Applebaum serving as deputy commander within the 188th Brigade.

Holocaust survivor, Yom Kippur War hero Colonel Simcha Applebaum dies at 99

Having moved from the horrors of the Holocaust to dedicating his life to the revival of the Jewish state, his experiences are the essence of the story of the Jewish people in the 20th century.

|ByELI ASHKENAZI
Museum of Jewish Heritage is closed during the coronavirus pandemic on April 30, 2020 in New York City.

Museum of Jewish Heritage spotlights Holocaust survivor's pro-soccer career during World Cup

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York will show an installation following the life of Jewish pro-soccer player and Holocaust survivor Paul Mahrer just in time for the World Cup.

|ByRUBY SADIKMAN
Members of the Police stand guard in Prague, Czech Republic, December 22, 2023.

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

The case focuses on allegations that a group recruited dozens of impressionable women just over 18 and controlled their daily lives.

|ByREUTERS

WJC President Lauder calls on Czech leadership to create EU working group to combat antisemitism

President Lauder said last night that the European Union should “put a stop to Europe’s irrational hatred of Jewish people.”

MAY 10, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
On the left: President of Federation of Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic Petr Papoušek and In the middle: Czech Deputy Prime Minister Marian Jurečka.

First MMR radar delivered to Czech Republic from Israel

ELM-2084 multi-mission radar (MMR) is used in Israel's Iron Dome, David's Sling and Barak missile defense systems.

APRIL 5, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
ELM-2084 multi-mission radar (MMR) delivered from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in Israel to the Czech Republic, April 5, 2022.

Countries worldwide send military aid to Ukraine

In a memorandum to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Biden directed that $350 million allocated through the Foreign Assistance Act be designated for Ukraine's defense.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022ByREUTERS
Ukrainians living in Greece hold Ukrainian flags and placards as they take part in a protest against Russia's military operation in Ukraine, outside the Russian Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece February 26, 2022.

Restoring the Ticho family house at U Templu 10

While this is my personal campaign, I was eager to have other family members share in the restoration of our ancestral home.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022ByCHARLES TICHO
THE BIRTHPLACE of the writer’s grandfather, Itzchak Zvi Ticho, at U Templu Street #10 in Boskovice, Czech Republic, before the restoration.

Czech FM: We changed our UN vote on Jerusalem to say no to antisemitism

Czech Republic Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhánek explained his country's history rejection of a UN resolution in an exclusive interview.

DECEMBER 6, 2021ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
The flag of the Czech Republic is seen waving.

Bennett speaks with Austrian chancellor, Czech PM about COVID

PM Naftali Bennett discussed vaccinations, borders and surveillance with Austria's chancellor and the Czech Republic's prime minister.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
PM Naftali Bennett speaks with Austrian Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg and Czech Prime Minister Miloš Zeman.

Dance review: Bridges of Time

The Czech National Ballet honored choreographer Jiri Kylian, aiming to present the diversity of his works and showcase some of his more popular dances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021ByORA BRAFMAN
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Czech National Ballet ready to open the 2021/22 season in Tel Aviv

For its visit to Israel, the Czech National Ballet will present a four-part program featuring highlights from legendary Czech choreographer Jiri Kylian’s rich body of work.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021ByORI J. LENKINSKI
THE CZECH National Ballet.

One killed in Czech cable car accident

A cable car cabin became detached from its cable in the Czech Republic on Sunday, leaving one person dead.

OCTOBER 31, 2021ByREUTERS
The flag of the Czech Republic is seen waving.

Remains of IDF's first fallen paratrooper returned to Israel

Private Martin Davidowicz was a Holocaust survivor who was killed during the IDF's first Paratroopers training course.

OCTOBER 28, 2021ByARIELLA MARSDEN
The remains of Private Martin Davidowicz are brought to Israel.