Slovenia

As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Slovenia's less than 100 Jews have experienced a pattern of hostility for decades.

The entrance to the Jewish Community Center along Krizevniska Street in Ljubljana.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, September 16, 2025.

Netanyahu banned from travel in Slovenia, Ljubljana announces

DENI AVDIJA drives against Slovenia’s Luka Doncic during Israel’s 106-96 EuroBasket loss.

Israel loses to Luka, Slovenia at EuroBasket

An IDF soldier operates on the outskirts of Gaza City, in northern Gaza, August 27, 2025

Six European foreign ministers condemn Israel's planned Gaza City operation


Hackers post stills from Evyatar David hostage video, Hamas delegation visits Turkey

Hamas delegation visits Turkey • Syria forms committee to investigate clashes in Sweida • Anti-Zionist Israeli-American Jew onboard the Handala interviewed

 Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced Slovenia will become the first European Union member state to ban the two ministers from entering the country.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Police investigate after Melania Trump statue stolen from Slovenian hometown

Only the lifesize statue’s feet were left behind as the thieves sawed off the majority of the sculpture, according to Slovenian media.

A view of the spot from where the statue of Melania Trump was stolen in Rozno, near her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia, May 17, 2025.

Six European countries warn against demographic changes in Gaza

In a rare coordinated statement, the foreign ministers of Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, and Slovenia said the proposed expansion would mark a dangerous escalation.

 Palestinians make their way as they flee their homes, after the Israeli army issued evacuation orders, in Jabalia, in the northern Gaza Strip March 25, 2025.

'Jews are the evil of the world:' Slovenian synagogue vandalized

The European Jewish Congress on X Monday accused neo-Nazis of being responsible for the graffiti.

 Graffiti on the Maribor Synagogue reading "Death to the Jews, Glory to Slovenia," January 13, 2025

New ambassadors present credentials to Herzog

Five ambassadors presented credentials to President Herzog, with discussions covering diplomatic ties, mutual respect, and solidarity amid Israel’s security challenges.

 President Isaac Herzog

Slovenia urges EBU to disqualify Israel from Eurovision 2025 over Gaza war

During the council meeting, more severe measures against Israel were debated but ultimately rejected, including a proposal to blackout the broadcast during Israel's performance.

 A person holds a flag during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 12, 2024.

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