Israel’s survival story inspires vision for Republika Srpska’s future, Milorad Dodik tells 'Post'

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Republika Srpska president Milorad Dodik discusses his support for Israel, the opening of an Israel Chamber of Commerce office in Banja Luka, and his long-standing political dream of breaking away from Bosnia and uniting with Serbia. Dodik draws parallels between Jewish and Serbian historical suffering.

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post in Banja Luka, Republika Srpska president Milorad Dodik stated that he dreams of a future where the entity secedes from Bosnia and Herzegovina and unites with Serbia. The interview was conducted during the inauguration of an Israel Chamber of Commerce representative office in Banja Luka, an initiative Dodik said emerged from a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The event was attended by Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli and outgoing Israeli Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Galit Peleg. Dodik expressed strong support for Israel, drawing parallels between Jewish and Serbian historical suffering, and referenced his visit to Kibbutz Be'eri following the October 7 massacre. The article provides extensive background on the Bosnian War, the Dayton Agreement, and the complex political structure of Bosnia and Herzegovina.