# Bosnian Serbs strengthen ties with Israel amid tensions

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-06 14:37 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/6/bosnian-serbs-strengthen-ties-with-israel-amid-tensions?traffic_source=rss

> The Israeli Chamber of Commerce has opened an office in Banja Luka, the seat of Republika Srpska’s government, with officials saying it will further strengthen bilateral ties. The move comes as Israel faces growing criticism over its war in Gaza and raises concerns about Bosnia’s wider political balance. Milorad Dodik said Republika Srpska would create a programme supporting Israeli technologies, while officials also promoted the prospect of major Israeli investment.