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Slovenia's New PM Removes Palestinian Flag, Reopens Israel Ties

6/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minister Janez Janša ordered the Palestinian flag removed from Ljubljana’s building within an hour of taking office.
Janša said he looks forward to Slovenia-Israel ties and expressed admiration for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Israel will open an embassy in Ljubljana, after the government approved it.
The new administration reinstated Israir flights between Tel Aviv and Ljubljana, undoing the ban on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

History

Historical Context

Slovenia and Israel formalised ties on 28 April 1992, and Slovenia opened its Tel Aviv embassy on 1 August 1994 while Israel conducts relations from Vienna. Prime Minister Janez Janša’s recent flag removal and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s pledge to deepen the partnership echo the 1990s drive for closer cooperation, reviving historic diplomatic momentum. The Israeli-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce, founded in 2010, underscores expanding economic links.

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Story summary

Minister Janez Janša ordered the Palestinian flag removed from Ljubljana’s building within an hour of taking office.
Janša said he looks forward to Slovenia-Israel ties and expressed admiration for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced Israel will open an embassy in Ljubljana, after the government approved it.
The new administration reinstated Israir flights between Tel Aviv and Ljubljana, undoing the ban on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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