The landmark decision made on Thursday shows a marked shift in Slovenia’s foreign policy, highlighting growing support for Palestinian rights within Europe.
The Slovenian government stressed that the tragic humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, coupled with the European Union’s perceived inaction on Israeli war in Gaza, prompted the ban.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob emphasized that the move demonstrates Slovenia’s unwavering commitment to supporting international law and human rights.
“A responsible nation must act even if it means moving ahead of others,” he said.
The Slovenian government said the decision was prompted by the European Union’s inability to adopt concrete measures regarding Israel.
“The European Union is currently unable to fulfill this challenge due to internal disagreements and disagreements,” the statement said.
The Slovenian government has condemned its denial of humanitarian access, saying, “The consequences of this are shameful. The Gaza people are dying because they are systematically denied. They are dying under the tile rub without access to drinking water, food and basic medical care.”
“This is a complete denial of humanitarian access and a conscious prevention of basic conditions for survival. In these circumstances, it is the duty of all responsible states to act, even if this means that we are one step ahead of others.”
The government said it would prepare several national measures against the current Israeli regime. The Israeli regime said it would “constituate a serious violation of international humanitarian law” in the coming weeks.
Slovenia’s decision is based on previous recognition of the Palestinian state in 2024, following the recent ban on entry of two far-right Israeli ministers accused of inciting violence against Palestinians.
This illustrates Slovenia’s increasingly aggressive approach to addressing issues relating to human rights and international law in conflict.
MNA/