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After decades of neglect, historic Constanța synagogue reopens in landmark ceremony against antisemitism

The more than 110-year-old synagogue, long abandoned and left without a roof, was restored at a cost of millions of dollars funded entirely by the Romanian government, with senior officials, Israel's ambassador and the local mufti attending the reopening ceremony

Itamar Eichner | 06.02.26

Not that Hitler: Israel's ambassador to Romania visits a Jewish Adolf Hittler's grave

During a visit to a Jewish cemetery in Bucharest, Ambassador Dr. Lior Ben Dor visited the grave of Adolf Hittler, the owner of a hat shop on Royal Street in Bucharest, who died in 1892

Itamar Eichner | 05.07.26

Elbit Systems expands European footprint with new drone facility in Romania

Israeli defense firm’s seventh facility in Romania will produce and maintain advanced drone systems, deepening local industry ties and strengthening European military capabilities

ynet Global | 04.28.26

Jewish cemetery in Romania vandalized, 14 gravestones toppled

Desecration at Jewish cemetery in Reghin, where Rabbi Hillel Pollak — a disciple of the Chatam Sofer and ancestor of Israeli lawmaker Benny Gantz — is buried, under investigation by Romanian authorities, with no suspects arrested so far

Itamar Eichner | 04.14.26

'Losing relevance': Why Romania weighs canceling $400M Elbit drone deal

A $400M deal for tactical drones signed in 2023 has been delayed three times by Elbit, drawing €60M in fines; Romania fears the systems may become outdated; Elbit says final acceptance tests are set for late April

Itamar Eichner | 04.04.26

נשיא רומניה לשעבר, ניקולאה צ'אושסקו, וחברים

'Chicken coops and farms for Jews': how Israel paid Communist Romania for Aliyah

Newly revealed documents and testimonies expose the political and economic mechanism that enabled about 400,000 Romanian Jews to immigrate to Israel through quiet agreements, indirect deals and years of covert activity

Itamar Eichner | 02.14.26

Jewish lawmaker in Romania sparks uproar after removing nationalist images from parliament

Silviu Vexler, the lawmaker behind a tough new law against antisemitism and xenophobia, faces backlash after removing nationalist images from the parliament rostrum amid clashes over legislation imposing harsh penalties on extremist ideology

Itamar Eichner | 12.24.25

'Hanukkah menorah journey' in communist Romania and its hidden Zionist mission

In 1987, I joined Romania’s chief rabbi on a winter journey through dozens of remote Jewish communities; behind the modest Hanukkah candle lightings was a quiet effort of spiritual renewal and Zionist awakening that helped bring about the aliyah of some 20,000 Jews, and possibly more, from Romania to Israel

Dr. Yoel Rappel | 12.19.25

ארסנל הנשק שאותר על משאית בגבול עם מולדובה

Romania intercepts missile shipment; driver says cargo bound for Israel

Romanian customs find Igla and Stinger missiles, Kornet launchers, RPGs and Russian drone parts hidden in truck at Moldovan border; driver claims load meant for Israel; Moldovan lawmakers suspect Ukraine-linked smuggling ring, seek joint probe

Itamar Eichner | 11.22.25

Stolen 200-year-old Torah ark from Romania found after decade to be displayed at Yad Vashem

The ark, pride of Siret’s Jewish community, survived World War II and stood in the town’s synagogue for decades; in 2016, it was found to have been stolen and replaced with crude copy bearing incorrect Hebrew inscriptions

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.25

Archival: Pilgrims praying at Ben Gurion Airport before departing for Uman

Uman pilgrimage in doubt as Moldova talks break down; Romania may step in

Israel pledged NIS 10 million to fund temporary airport terminal in Chisinau for Hasidic pilgrims en route to Rabbi Nachman’s grave, but Moldova is demanding upfront payment and to keep the equipment; officials now weigh alternate routes via Romania

Amir Ettinger | 09.07.25

Israeli rhythmic gymnast shines with gold, bronze medals at Cluj Challenge Cup

Meital Maayan Sumkin captured gold in hoop and bronze in ribbon at the Rhythmic Gymnastics Challenge Cup in Cluj, Romania; With strong showings across the board, Israel’s delegation now turns its focus to next month’s world championships in Rio

Stav Ifergan | 07.27.25

Romanian far right AUR leader George Simion

Back to the roots: The revival of Romanian antisemitism

Opinion: Israel’s ambassador to Romania met with the head of far-right AUR, sparking backlash over the party’s antisemitic record; despite public overtures, AUR leaders continue to glorify fascists and deny the Holocaust, fueling concern over rising extremism

Andrei Muraru, Radu Ioanid | 04.12.25

Greek top court orders release of Israeli mining magnate Steinmetz

Greece's Supreme Court overturns ruling ordering extradition to Romania over alleged attempts to secure land rights illegally

Reuters | 03.05.25

Israeli developer secures luxury retail tenant for Bucharest’s 'Fifth Avenue' project

Hagag Development Europe leases full commercial space in its Bucharest luxury project, The Palace; once a Romanian government complex, the historic site will become a high-end mall featuring top brands like Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Celine and Jimmy Choo

Hila Tsion | 03.04.25

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