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Slovenia Revokes Israeli Bans, Plans Jerusalem Embassy

6/12/2026

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Slovenia’s new administration lifted bans on Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and pledged deeper cooperation in technology, agriculture and health.
The Defense Ministry said the revocation follows the EU Common Position and national arms-trade licensing rules.
Prime Minister Janez Janša removed the persona non grata status of ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Jerusalem will open an embassy in Ljubljana soon.

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Slovenia’s new administration lifted bans on Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and pledged deeper cooperation in technology, agriculture and health.
The Defense Ministry said the revocation follows the EU Common Position and national arms-trade licensing rules.
Prime Minister Janez Janša removed the persona non grata status of ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Jerusalem will open an embassy in Ljubljana soon.