Slovenia's New Government Reverses Predecessor's Anti-Israel Measures

The government of Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša revoked a series of measures against Israel on Thursday, June 11, undoing steps taken by the previous administration led by Robert Golob. Following a cabinet meeting, Slovenia's Foreign and Defense Ministries announced the cancellation of decisions that had laid the groundwork for sanctions against the Jewish state.

The government rescinded a ban on the export and transit of military weapons and equipment to Israel, as well as on imports from Israel into Slovenia. It also withdrew decisions that had declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an undesirable person, along with similar designations against ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. In addition, the cabinet canceled a prohibition on the import of goods from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.

Slovenia's Foreign Ministry stated that the earlier measures had never been implemented and that the latest decision restores the conditions for normal political dialogue between the two countries. Officials said renewed engagement would strengthen Slovenia's role in advancing lasting peace in the region and open opportunities for cooperation in fields such as innovation, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cyber security, water management, sustainable agriculture, and healthcare. At the same time, the ministry stressed that Slovenia remains committed to international law and to a solution allowing peaceful and secure coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcomed the move, having announced earlier in the week that Israel would open a permanent diplomatic mission in Ljubljana.

(INN/VFI News)

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