Slovenia

Israeli father killed in Slovenia while rescuing seven-year-old son from ravine fall

Gail Hillel, a father of three from Kibbutz Yizrael, died in Slovenia after falling into a ravine while attempting to save his young son, who was seriously injured.

|ByYOAV ETIEL
Rescue teams descend into ravine near Bohinj area of northwestern Slovenia to locate Israeli father and son who had fallen during a hiking accident.
A World Jewish Congress delegation meets Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, September 2026.

World Jewish Congress visits Slovenia after Israel opens first embassy

A World Jewish Congress delegation met Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and senior officials following the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy in Ljubljana.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks at a press conference during his visit, in Ljubljana, Slovenia September 9, 2026.

Sa'ar confirms Israel will not expel Palestinians from Gaza Strip during visit to Slovenia

Sa’ar was present in Slovenia for the opening of the first Israeli embassy in the capital of Ljubljana and to meet with his Slovenian counterpart for the signing of a cooperation agreement.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and his Slovenian counterpart open Israel's first embassy in Slovenia on September 9, 2026.

Israeli embassy in Slovenia opens as relations thaw between the countries

Protests were scheduled against the opening of the embassy on Wednesday evening by student movements, a left-wing political opposition party, and pro-Palestinian groups.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Slovenia becomes first EU country to end its coronavirus epidemic

“Slovenia has tamed the epidemic over the past two months... Today Slovenia has the best epidemiologic picture in Europe,” Prime Minister Janez Jansa told parliament earlier on Thursday.

MAY 16, 2020ByREUTERS
A CHURCH and houses in the small village of Kompolje, Slovenia reflect into the waters of the Sava River. This tranquil shot was actually taken from a fast-moving train.

Slovenian court voids Nazi collaborator’s treason conviction

“We were shocked and deeply concerned to learn about the decision,” the JCC’s director, Robert Waltl, wrote.

JANUARY 15, 2020ByCNAAN LIPHSHIZ/JTA
Nazi Swastika

Rivlin welcomes new ambassadors to Israel

In welcoming the new Lithuanian ambassador, Rivlin explained that his family roots were in Lithuania, which he had visited as Speaker of the Knesset.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Rivlin talks at influencer conference in Tel Aviv