In a potential diplomatic earthquake, the Czech Republic is reportedly preparing to take a bold and historic step by relocating its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem — a move that would make it the first European Union member state to officially recognize Israel’s eternal capital in both word and deed.

According to an exclusive report by Israeli outlet Ynet, a senior Czech official informed Israeli counterparts that the government in Prague has made the momentous decision to relocate its embassy to the beating heart of the Jewish nation — Jerusalem — with implementation expected “in the near future.”

If realized, this move would represent a seismic shift in European diplomacy, breaking with the EU’s long-held policy of refusing to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. It would also mark a significant diplomatic victory for the Jewish state, which has long sought recognition of its undivided capital — a city that has served as the spiritual and political epicenter of Jewish life for over 3,000 years.

The Czech Republic is going to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This makes them the first country in the European Union to do this. The decision follows a request from current U.S. President Donald Trump, who moved the U.S. embassy there in 2018.

The Czech… pic.twitter.com/uRkPf7tYfY

— ILTV Israel News (@ILTVNews) April 6, 2025

Conflicting Reports: A Diplomatic Dance

While the Czech Embassy in Tel Aviv scrambled on Sunday to pour cold water on the media reports — telling the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) that “no decision has been made” — multiple sources suggest that the matter is far from settled. The original Ynet report cited a senior Czech official as affirming the move is, in fact, already in motion.

This contradiction appears to reflect a strategic diplomatic tightrope: Prague may be seeking to delay an official announcement to manage potential backlash from EU bureaucrats or trade partners in the Arab world. Nevertheless, where there’s smoke, there’s fire — and in this case, that fire burns with the flame of historical justice.

This Czech journalist asked the government about moving the Czech embassy to Jerusalem and was told: "No such decision has been made"
via Milan Rokos@RokosMilan
Update: Žádné takové rozhodnutí nepadlo, řekl mi mluvčí české diplomacie.

— Michal Arnav (@Arnav1Arnav) April 6, 2025

Jerusalem: The Beating Heart of the Jewish People

Jerusalem isn’t just Israel’s capital — it is its soul. The city has stood at the heart of the Jewish people’s story for millennia, from the days of King David to the modern Knesset. And yet, due to ongoing political pressures and religious sensitivities, most nations have shamefully refused to place their embassies where Israel governs — in its rightful capital.

The Palestinian Authority, for its part, continues to stake its claim on East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state, despite Israel’s firm stance that Jerusalem will never again be divided.

Czech-Israel Alliance: A Longstanding Friendship

The Czech Republic is no stranger to standing shoulder to shoulder with Israel. Among EU nations, Prague is considered one of the Jewish state's staunchest allies. It has repeatedly defended Israel in international forums, blocked hostile anti-Israel resolutions, and voiced unequivocal support for Israel’s right to self-defense.

In 2018, following the United States’ groundbreaking move to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem under President Donald Trump, the Czech Republic took an important interim step by opening a cultural, economic, and consular office in the city — laying the groundwork for what now seems an inevitable full-fledged embassy.

Even former Czech President Miloš Zeman, a vocal supporter of Israel, called publicly in 2022 for the embassy move to be completed. Though that recommendation was not implemented at the time — likely due to geopolitical sensitivities — it may now be coming to fruition under more favorable conditions.

Jerusalem Embassies: A Growing Club of the Brave

If Prague pulls the trigger, it will join a small but growing list of nations that have stood proudly on the side of historical truth and moral clarity. As of now, the following countries have established embassies in Jerusalem:

• United States
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Paraguay
• Papua New Guinea
• Kosovo — notably, the first Muslim-majority nation to do so
• Fiji — which announced its intentions in February 2025

Should the Czech Republic follow through, it will become the eighth nation, and crucially, the first EU member state to take this courageous step — sending a powerful message that Jerusalem is not up for negotiation.

🚨Czechia will soon announce the move of its embassy to Jerusalem. A senior Czech official recently met with an Israeli official and informed him that a decision had been made. This was a move made at Trump's request. Czechia will be the first European country to make this move.

— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) April 6, 2025

Hungary Watching Closely

In a related development, all eyes are now turning toward Hungary, another close EU ally of Israel. In 2023, former Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen claimed that Hungary was poised to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem. While that has not yet occurred, Hungary currently maintains an honorary consulate in the city and has indicated strong interest in an eventual move.

Adding fuel to the fire, Hungary recently hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, becoming the first EU nation to do so after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) outrageously issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for alleged “war crimes” in Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists.

In a dramatic response to the ICJ's overreach, Hungary announced it would leave the court entirely, standing once again as a rare voice of reason in an increasingly hostile international arena.

🚨Hungary is moving its embassy to JERUSALEM, the eternal capital of Israel.🚨

The first EU country to do it, and the rest of Europe is going to lose its collective mind. Good. Let them cry.

Real friends don’t disappear when things get messy—they double down.

Thank you,… pic.twitter.com/RQqo1sZL3e

— Jews Fight Back 🇺🇸🇮🇱 (@JewsFightBack) April 3, 2025

The Domino Effect

If the Czech Republic formalizes its decision, the geopolitical implications could be immense. It may trigger a domino effect, encouraging other nations — especially those on the fence like Hungary — to follow suit and stand with Israel’s right to determine its own capital.

As Israel continues to battle disinformation, terror, and diplomatic isolation on the world stage, this kind of moral clarity from its allies is more important than ever. A Czech embassy in Jerusalem wouldn't just be a building — it would be a beacon.

History is watching. And it just might be watching from Prague.