Swedish police probe possible gunfire outside Israeli embassy in Stockholm "All employees are safe, and none of them were injured," Israel's Foreign Ministry said in a statement acknowledging the incident. Oct. 1, 2024
Israel raises travel warning for Malmö ahead of Eurovision Song Contest Jerusalem upgraded the travel warning for the Swedish city from level 2 (potential threat) to level 3 (moderate threat). May 2, 2024
900 roses gifted to Israeli embassy in Sweden "Be strong! We love Israel!" the donor wrote. Etgar Lefkovits Oct. 12, 2023
Netanyahu hails improved ties with Sweden The PM discussed diplomatic issues and the struggle against antisemitism with visiting lawmakers. Aug. 28, 2023
Sweden approves burning of Bible outside Israeli embassy The demonstration, which has already caused a great deal of anxiety and controversy, is slated for Shabbat. Etgar Lefkovits July 14, 2023
Likud poised to end boycott of Swedish nationalist party Following a meeting with a Likud lawmaker, the Sweden Democrats drafted a document renouncing antisemitism and expressing support for Israel. Shirit Avitan Cohen June 13, 2023
Conservative Swedish party with extremist past seeks Israel friendship Visiting delegation, boycotted by the Foreign Ministry, visits Yad Vashem, meets with MKs. Etgar Lefkovits May 21, 2023
Eli Cohen makes first visit to Sweden by an Israeli foreign minister in 20 years It is “crucial” that Cohen raise the subject of Swedish antisemitism during his visit, says the president of the country’s Zionist Federation. May 15, 2023
In effort to improve ties, Swedish foreign minister visits Israel, meets with Lapid “I promise that we say ‘Never again’ and mean it. We will continue to take action to combat anti-Semitism in all its forms, to make sure that we never forget,” said Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde. Oct. 19, 2021
