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Israel praises Slovenia for moving embassy to Jerusalem, revoking Palestinian State recognition

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has visited Israel on numerous occasions, including in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 massacre.

Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa arrives at a European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 18, 2026.
President of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS), Janez Jansa, speaks at a press conference after being sworn in as Slovenia's prime minister in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026.

Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

Slovenian flag; illustrative.

'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia

An Israir flight takes off at the Ben Gurion International Airport, outside of Tel Aviv, June 19, 2025.

Israir flight diverts to Croatia after being refused landing permission in Slovenia


Palestinian statehood recognition, domestic politics, and the wrong side of history - analysis

For an actual Palestinian state to come into existence and be more than just a name on a placard identifying a speaker at the UN General Assembly, Israel will need to acquiesce.

 Flags of Spain, Norway and Ireland seen as Mahmoud Abbas speaks at the United Nations.

Slovenian parliament recognizes independent Palestinian state

The SDS, the largest opposition party, argued it was not the right time to recognize an independent Palestinian state and that the move would only award the "terrorist organisation Hamas".

A man puts up the flag of Palestine as members of parliament applaud after the Slovenian parliament approved the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, in Lubljana, Slovenia June 4, 2024.

Slovenia's government recognizes Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval

"This is the message of peace," said Prime Minister Robert Golob.

 Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob, Culture Minister Asta Vrecko and Economy Minister Matjaz Han attend a press conference about the recognition of the Palestinian state, in Ljubljana, Slovenia May 30, 2024.

Slovenia to recognize Palestinian state by mid-June

The announcement came as Ireland, Spain, and several other European Union member states are reportedly considering recognizing a Palestinian state on May 21.

 Slovenia's national flag flutters next to Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB) building in Ljubljana

World Jewish Congress delegation journeys to Slovenia to combat antisemitism - opinion

A World Jewish Congress delegation visited Slovenia to address rising antisemitism. They met with officials, faced challenges, and emphasized the right to Jewish pride and safety.

 ROBERT BARUH WALTL shows the WJC delegation around the synagogue in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Uploaded on 1/5/2024

Spain to lobby EU on Palestinian statehood, as UN weighs membership

"We want to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza and help kickstart a political peace process leading to the realization of the two-state solution as early as possible," a spokeswoman said.

 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez attends a joint news conference with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, at Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain April 26, 2023.

Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work towards Palestinian state recognition

Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.

SPAIN'S PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) and Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo meet with PA head Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah last week.

Israel opens Euro qualifying with a win, then a loss

“Slovenia played very well and deserved the win,” Israel head coach Ariel Beit Halachmi said.

 YAM MADAR (left) was a difference maker for Israel in both of its Eurobasket qualifiers over the weekend, scoring 16 points in the victory over Portugal and 19 points in the setback to Slovenia.

A hard look at Jerusalem's 'spicy' horse statue – and its Jesus connection

ICON OF THE WEEK: One of the city’s most unique landmarks, the horse statue in central Jerusalem – complete with what some would describe as a rather interestingly shaped head  – certainly stands out

 The Horse of Peace statue in Jerusalem, depicting a Venetic horse. It was made by Slovenian sculptor Oskar Kogoj.

Slovenian start-ups to tighten ties with Israeli market

The program will provide a platform for eight Slovenian start-ups to connect with Israeli investors, industry leaders, academics and tech firms.

 Illustrative photo of digital files.