Avdullah Hoti, who opened embassy in Jerusalem, wants Israel to open a mission in Pristina; Foreign Ministry points to budgetary constraints

Israeli diplomats hope inauguration of innovation center in capital is sign that Belgrade has moved past its anger over Israel recognizing breakaway Kosovo

Belgrade, which denies the statehood of former province, unhappy after investing 'serious efforts' in relations with Jerusalem

Jerusalem's former refusal to recognize Kosovo was met with incomprehension there; new winds of international acceptance give locals hope for better future

A 'diplomatic relationship' with Pristina is acceptable, but full recognition would 'destroy' Israel's ties with Belgrade, source says after speaking to Serbian leader

The 27-nation bloc's long-held policy is that the city's status should be worked out between Israel and the Palestinians as part of broader peace negotiations

Pristina's move to recognize the Jewish state is being hailed as a breakthrough, but it had long been courting Jerusalem, which balked at endorsing a unilateral statehood move

After Belgrade and Pristina announce upgrade in relations with each other, and Jerusalem, Serbian leader is quick to say he did not approve of Israel recognizing Kosovo

US president says Muslim-majority Kosovo recognizing Israel is part of a shift in bringing peace to Middle East, promises 'more Islamic and Arab nations will follow soon'

Gestures to Israel come as part of US-brokered agreement between Balkan nations signed at White House; Israel to establish diplomatic relations with Kosovo