Slovenia

Netanyahu at UNGA: Gaza genocide ‘lie of the century,’ matter of time before Iranians topple regime

Netanyahu calls out Qatar for spending billions to brainwash youth worldwide • "Tyrant" Erdogan hosts Hamas terror chiefs • "Shame on you, antisemitic mayor of New York," he tells Mamdani.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UN General Assembly on September 24, 2026
Rescue teams descend into ravine near Bohinj area of northwestern Slovenia to locate Israeli father and son who had fallen during a hiking accident.

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

A World Jewish Congress delegation meets Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa, September 2026.

World Jewish Congress visits Slovenia after Israel opens first embassy

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


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.

Netanyahu banned from travel in Slovenia, Ljubljana announces

Slovenia, an EU member state which last year recognized a Palestinian state, imposed an arms embargo on Israel in August and introduced a ban on imports of goods produced in Palestinian territories.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, September 16, 2025.

Israel loses to Luka, Slovenia at EuroBasket

Luka Doncic scored 37 points as Slovenia beat Israel 106-96 at EuroBasket 2025, despite Deni Avdija’s career-high 34 in a thrilling Group D clash.

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

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

In the statement, the ministers said that they "condemn the most recent Israeli offensive launched in the Strip and the announcement to establish a permanent presence in Gaza City."

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

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