Balkan countries' relations with Israel are shaped by domestic politics, defence deals and strategic interests, not a united regional stance, particularly over the war in Gaza.
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01Summary
- 01Serbia exported ammunition to Israel since October 2023 and opened an Israeli-linked drone plant in September 2026.
- 02Kosovo recognised Israel in 2020 and opened its Jerusalem embassy in exchange for Israeli recognition.
- 03Bosnia's Bosniak leaders support Palestinians, while Serb leaders in Republika Srpska openly back Israel.
- 04Albania deepened cybersecurity ties with Israeli firms after cyberattacks.
- 05Marko Prelec of the International Crisis Group said Balkan countries have 'almost no common positions' on Israel.
02Why it matters
The Balkan fragmentation affects Israeli defence exports and diplomatic outreach, potentially influencing regional stability and EU foreign policy alignment.
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