Israel ends boycott, reaches out to Austria's far-right Freedom Party

Israel's government, which previously maintained a boycott of Austria's Freedom Party (FPÖ) due to its founding by former SS and Nazi Party members, now seeks to establish a 'political bridge'. This marks a notable reversal in Israeli diplomatic posture, likely driven by shifting political calculations in Europe. The move may signal a broader realignment of Israeli foreign policy toward right-wing populist parties.