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Israel-Serbia Dialogue Launches Free-Trade Talks, Returns Jewish Property

5/3/2026

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Serbian FM Marko Djuric and Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar held the first Israel-Serbia Dialogue in Jerusalem, confirming a partnership.
The ministers began free-trade talks and plan a Joint Economic Committee and Chamber of Commerce.
During the visit, Djuric reunited with cousin Alon Ohel, a former Gaza hostage released October 2025.
Serbia supplied Israel with munitions, hosted events since October 7 attacks, and became the first European nation to return heirless Jewish property.

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Serbian FM Marko Djuric and Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar held the first Israel-Serbia Dialogue in Jerusalem, confirming a partnership.
The ministers began free-trade talks and plan a Joint Economic Committee and Chamber of Commerce.
During the visit, Djuric reunited with cousin Alon Ohel, a former Gaza hostage released October 2025.
Serbia supplied Israel with munitions, hosted events since October 7 attacks, and became the first European nation to return heirless Jewish property.