Israel's Balkan Bazaar: What Ties to Republika Srpska Mean for Bosnia's Future The opening of an Israeli commerce office in Banja Luka, the de facto capital of Republika Srpska, has sent ripples through Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The move is being hailed by local officials as a strengthening of ties between the entity and Israel, but it also raises questions about the country's fragile politics and its delicate dance with the European Union.
Milorad Dodik, the former president of Republika Srpska, has been a vocal supporter of Israel since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023.