Israel opens trade office in Republika Srpska, deepening ties with Bosnian Serb entity

Israel established a Chamber of Commerce office in Banja Luka, the administrative center of Republika Srpska, the Serb entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This move signals deepening Israeli engagement with the entity, potentially straining relations with the central Bosnian government and regional actors. The development is notable for its geopolitical implications in the Western Balkans, where external powers compete for influence.