PM Fiala: Czechia to seek unequivocal support for Israel in Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala will seek unequivocal support for Israel and its right to self-defence at Thurday’s summit in Brussels. Mr Fiala made the statement on the social network X after a meeting with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Wednesday.

Mr Fiala also noted that Israel was Czechia’s key ally and had the right to peace and security, adding that Czechia stands firmly by its side.

Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, the Czech prime minister said Czechia was ready to provide assistance to Israel thanks to its strong defence industry, but refused to outline any further details.

Mr Fiala, who is visiting Israel together with the Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, also held talks with the country’s president, Isaac Herzog. They discussed, among other things, the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.