Ljubljana : Slovenia on Thursday, September 25, announced a travel ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Reuters reported, citing the government.

The move marks the first time a European Union (EU) member state has targeted Israel’s leader with such a measure. It follows a series of steps taken by Ljubljana in recent months to distance itself from Israel’s war in Gaza .

In June 2024, Slovenia recognised Palestine as an independent state , joining Ireland, Norway and Spain . A month later, it barred two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country, accusing them of making “genocidal statements” against Palestinians .

In August, Slovenia imposed an arms embargo on Israel and prohibited the import, export and transit of military equipment, as well as b

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