The Bulgarian-Israeli relationship covers many aspects of tourism, military, trade, culture, economics, education, and more.

On 27 July 1955, the Bulgarian Air Force accidently shot down El Al Flight 402 from London to Tel Aviv via Vienna.

[4] On 10 June 1967 Bulgaria has closed the embassy in Tel Aviv and severed diplomatic relations with Israel due to the Six-Days War.

The Austrian embassy in Tel Aviv served Bulgaria interest as Protecting power.

Bulgaria as part of the Soviet Block voted against Israel and in favor the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379.