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Slovenia Lifts Israel Arms Ban, Cabinet Calls Correction

6/11/2026

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Prime Minister Janez Janša’s cabinet revoked Slovenia’s 2025 ban on weapons and military equipment to Israel.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called the repeal a just correction of a distorted anti-Israeli measure.
Slovenia’s Defence Ministry said the embargo was unnecessary because arms trade is covered by law and EU rules.
Former Prime Minister Robert Golob imposed the July 2025 ban, saying Slovenia was the first EU nation to block Israeli arms.

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Prime Minister Janez Janša’s cabinet revoked Slovenia’s 2025 ban on weapons and military equipment to Israel.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called the repeal a just correction of a distorted anti-Israeli measure.
Slovenia’s Defence Ministry said the embargo was unnecessary because arms trade is covered by law and EU rules.
Former Prime Minister Robert Golob imposed the July 2025 ban, saying Slovenia was the first EU nation to block Israeli arms.