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Israel-Slovenia relations

Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, left, waves to supporters next to his wife Ana Lucia Pineda during a Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquira, in Chiquinquira, Colombia, July 9, 2026. (AP/Fernando Vergara)
July 18, 2026, 4:40 pm
Colombia and Slovenia recognized a Palestinian state. Now they’re moving embassies to Jlem
Political swings offer rare good news for Israel as hostile governments are replaced by pro-Israel conservatives – though local Jews wait to see what impact, if any, that may have at home
By Larry Luxner
Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives to attend the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, Montenegro, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Risto Bozovic)
June 12, 2026, 2:57 am
Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel; Sa’ar lauds ‘just decision’ by new PM
New Slovenian government also drops entry restrictions on Netanyahu, Ben Gvir and Smotrich, ditches ban on settlement products to ‘restore conditions for normal political dialogue’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of the Palestinian flag flying over the Slovenian Presidential Palace, June 5, 2026. (Nataša Pirc Musar/X)
June 7, 2026, 9:53 am
Slovenian president raises Palestinian flag at palace after new PM removes it at parliament
Musar repeats her ‘genocide’ accusation, says banner to fly as reminder of ‘grave violations of international humanitarian law’ worldwide; freshly installed government is pro-Israel
By ToI Staff
Janez Jansa addressing the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (Igor Kupljenik/AP)
June 5, 2026, 6:46 am
After pro-Israel PM forms government in Slovenia, Israel to open first embassy there
FM Sa’ar hails Janez Jansa as ‘a clear and steadfast friend of Israel,’ following years of strained ties between Jerusalem and Ljubljana under previous pro-Palestinian premier
By Nava Freiberg
An Israir flight takes off from Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, August 25, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/ Flash90/ File)
June 3, 2026, 3:51 pm
Slovenia turns away Israeli passenger jet, forcing it to land in neighboring Croatia
Israir plane denied permission to touch down in Ljubljana due to government’s opposition to Israel; Foreign Ministry pans ‘unacceptable’ incident and anticipates better ties with incoming PM
By ToI Staff
Former Prime Minister of Slovenia Janez Jansa smiles during addressing the media at the Parlament in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on March 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
May 22, 2026, 9:34 pm
Slovenia changes path as pro-Israel, Trump-admiring former PM Janez Jansa retakes helm
Jansa’s stance on Israel and EU expected to shift country away from policies of outgoing Robert Golob, who adopted strong pro-Palestinian approach during his term
By AFP and ToI Staff
Slovenia's Prime Minister Robert Golob addresses the supporters of Gibanje Svoboda (The Freedom Movement) after the General Elections results are released in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on March 22, 2026. (Jure Makovec / AFP)
March 23, 2026, 6:15 am
Slovenian PM beats pro-Israel rival, despite alleged election interference by Israeli firm
Robert Golob, who accuses Jewish state of ‘genocide,’ clinches win over Trump admirer Janez Jansa; Israel’s Black Cube claimed to be behind video suggesting government corruption
By Bojan KAVCIC
'Free Gaza' graffiti is scrawled on a metal barrier along a busy street in Ljubljana, Slovenia. (Larry Luxner via JTA)
October 11, 2025, 4:20 am
As anti-Israel bias is mainstreamed in Slovenia, its few Jews feel even more marginalized
Ahead of its elections, Slovenia is taking unprecedented measures against the Jewish state while largely ignoring antisemitism experienced by its tiny Jewish community
By Larry Luxner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara pose for a photo before departing Ben Gurion Airport to New York early on September 25, 2025. (Avi Ohayon/GPO)
September 26, 2025, 8:24 am
Slovenia bans Netanyahu from country in support of ICC warrants
EU nation says decision is message to Israel that it ‘expects consistent respect for the decisions of international courts and international humanitarian law’
By AP and ToI Staff
People cheer as they watch the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, May 17, 2025. (Maya Levin / AFP)
September 15, 2025, 4:27 pm
Kan public broadcaster rebuffs calls to bow out of Eurovision over boycott threats
‘No reason’ to marginalize Israel at annual song contest, says CEO, after a number of countries say they will refuse to participate if Jewish state is not barred from competition
By Amy Spiro
People hang a Palestinian flag in front of the Slovenian Parliament building after the National Assembly recognized a Palestinian state in Ljubljana, on June 4, 2024. (AFP)
August 6, 2025, 11:58 pm
In symbolic move, Slovenia bans West Bank settlement imports over war in Gaza
Meanwhile, ethics watchdog for Norway’s sovereign wealth fund says it should have considered divesting from firm servicing Israeli fighter jets
By Agencies
People hang a Palestinian flag in front of the Slovenian Parliament building after the National Assembly recognized a Palestinian state in Ljubljana, on June 4, 2024. (AFP)
August 1, 2025, 11:03 am
In EU first, Slovenia announces ban on all weapons trade with Israel
Israeli official calls move meaningless, since it has no defense procurement there; German FM warns that Jerusalem may become further diplomatically isolated
By AFP and ToI Staff
Left: National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, January 16, 2025; Right: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, January 13, 2025. (Both photos by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 17, 2025, 11:51 pm
In EU first, Slovenia to ban Ben Gvir and Smotrich over ‘genocidal statements’
The Slovenian government has called Gaza war ‘genocide’ and says far-right Israeli ministers incite ‘extreme violence and serious violations of the human rights of Palestinians’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Incoming coalition chairman Tzachi Hanegbi (L) and Transportation and Intelligence Minister Israel Katz (R) at a Knesset ceremony swearing in the new government on May 14, 2015 (Knesset Spokesperson)
June 17, 2024, 9:46 pm
Report: Hanegbi proposed demoting ties with states recognizing Palestine, was rebuffed
FM said to have rejected suggestion, accused national security adviser of attempting to impose policy that would lead to closure of Israeli overseas missions
By Lazar Berman
People hang a Palestinian flag in front of the Slovenian Parliament building after the National Assembly recognized a Palestinian state in Ljubljana, on June 4, 2024. (AFP)
June 10, 2024, 9:46 pm
Israel reprimands Slovenian envoy for recognizing Palestinian statehood
Continuing his online trolling campaign against countries recognizing Palestine, FM Katz posts AI image of Spanish leaders with egg on their face after EU election loss
By Lazar Berman, ToI Staff and Agencies
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