Israel to open embassy in Slovenia as relations thaw
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.
Israel is set to open its first embassy in Slovenia on Wednesday, signaling a warming of relations following the formation of a new center-right government under Prime Minister Janez Janša in March. This diplomatic move comes as Israel faces increasing international isolation over its West Bank policies. The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that Janša's government has "demonstrated their friendship toward Israel through both words and actions."
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will visit Slovenia for two days, meeting his Slovenian counterpart Tone Kajzer and signing a cultural cooperation memorandum.
- He will also lead a delegation of Israeli businessmen to enhance economic ties.
- This marks a significant shift, as the previous Slovenian government had recognized a Palestinian state and banned imports from Israeli settlements.
- Protests against the embassy opening are planned by student movements, a left-wing opposition party, and pro-Palestinian groups in Slovenia.
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