Sweden

Sweden Democrats leader backs IRGC, Muslim Brotherhood terror listings amid rising antisemitism

“The need for [a national terror list] has emerged from the sad fact that the European Union is too weak and too indecisive to handle this matter,” Åkesson said.

|ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Leader of the Sweden Democrats Jimmie Akesson gives a speech during the Party's election night in Nacka, near Stockholm on September 11, 2022, after exit polls were released during the general elections in Sweden.
Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli.

Israel’s outreach to far-right nationalists driven by necessity - opinion

Israel is walking a tightrope; engaging with far-right parties might be a short-term strategic necessity, but history says it's a long-term risk.

|ByDOV MAIMON
Members of special IRGC forces attend a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022.

Australia, Sweden arrests show Iran's long arm of terror against Israelis, Jews in West - analysis

Arrests in Iraq reveal an alliance: Iran is outsourcing its jihad, hiring biker gangs and drug lords to target Israelis, Jews, and dissidents across the West.

|ByMICHAEL STARR
A demonstration in support of Palestine and Lebanon marches through Stockholm to Gustav Adolfs Torg, Sweden October 5.

Key figure in Iran-tied criminal network targeting Israelis, Jews in Sweden arrested in Iraq

The 21-year-old Swedish national, listed as one of Europol's most wanted and a leading member of the Foxtrot network, was arrested in December.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

The attempt to whitewash UNRWA must be exposed - Opinion

Amid calls to replace UNRWA with a new organization to assist Palestinian civilians, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a campaign to whitewash UNRWA's crimes on October 7th.

APRIL 17, 2024ByCONRAD MYRLAND
We are witnessing another transparent attempt at whitewashing UNRWA to ensure its survival

Performers refuse to boycott Eurovision simply because Israel is involved

Nine participants of the upcoming Eurovision contest will not boycott the annual competition, simply because of Israel's involvement.

MARCH 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Noa Kirel from Israel performs during the grand final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool, Britain, May 13, 2023.

Germany detains two suspected ISIS supporters for plot on Swedish parliament

The alleged attack had been planned in response to Quran burnings in Sweden.

MARCH 19, 2024ByREUTERS, DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
An ISIS flag seen at Israel's kibbutz Sufa following a massacre by infiltarting Hamas terrorists, pictured on October 11, 2023

London's biggest Eurovision song contest screening party canceled due to Israel's participation

The 2024 Eurovision Song Contest finals will take place on May 9, 11 and 13 at the Malmö Arena, Sweden.

MARCH 17, 2024ByTNS/NAMAN RAMACHANDRAN
Protestors take part in a demonstration organized by 'Together for Palestine' to demand ceasefire and exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest, in Stockholm, Sweden, February 17, 2024.

'Hurricane' headed to Eurovision, as Israel releases entry video for song competition

As Israel faced a rocky path to the 2024 Eurovision in Sweden, facing issues in song approval, Israeli public broadcast Kan 11 revealed the video for Eden Golan's "Hurricane."

MARCH 10, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN
Israel's Eurovision candidate, Eden Golan, courtesy of Kan 11.

Sweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink

Sweden became NATO's newest member upon depositing its instrument of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty with the Government of the United States in Washington.

MARCH 7, 2024ByREUTERS
A Swedish soldier stands next to a ceremonial cannon in the courtyard of the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, March 7, 2024.

Iranian Baloch human rights activist at risk of deportation from Sweden - report

The activist and her family were repeatedly threatened by the regime during the protests that swept Iran in 2022.

MARCH 7, 2024ByTZVI JOFFRE
A woman in Zahedan holds a sign reading "What you’ve washed with blood is my dear soul."

Hungary president signs Sweden's NATO membership ratification

After frequent delays and accusations of hostilities, the Hungarian president finally signed the bill ratifying Sweden's membership in NATO, which requires all member states to approve new additions.

MARCH 5, 2024ByREUTERS
Army members walk in the snow as Finnish and Swedish troops participate in NATO's Nordic Response 24 exercise near Hetta, Finland, March 5, 2024.

Anti-Islam activist burns Quran in Swedish demonstration

Salwan Momika, a refugee from Iraq with political asylum in Sweden, faces being expelled back to the Islamic country for his demonstrations.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, REUTERS
Protestor Salwan Momika, who planned to burn a copy of Koran and the Iraqi flag, is escorted by police to a location outside the Iraqi embassy, in Stockholm, Sweden July 20, 2023

Swedish, Iranian ministers discuss Iranian assassination plot against Jews

"It is very serious that Iranian agents on Swedish territory have tried to murder Swedish citizens," said Defense Minister Billström.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Defense Minister Tobias Billstrom speaks about the future of Sweden's security policy at the Society and Defense National Conference, in Salen, Sweden 7 January 2024.