Slovenia has officially banned Israeli cabinet ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, declaring them personae non gratae. This action follows the failure of EU foreign ministers to agree on a joint stance against Israel. The Slovenian government accused both ministers of inciting extreme violence and serious violations of Palestinian rights, notably regarding illegal settlement expansions and forced evictions. The International Court of Justice's ruling regarding Israel’s presence in occupied territories remains unacknowledged by Israel, heightening international concerns.
The Slovenian government declared Israeli cabinet ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as personae non gratae, accusing them of inciting violence and violating Palestinian human rights.
Both Ben-Gvir and Smotrich publicly advocate illegal Israeli settlement expansion and call for violence against the civilian Palestinian population, drawing international criticism.
The International Court of Justice ruled Israel's presence in occupied Palestinian territory unlawful, a decision that Israel has ignored, further complicating the situation.
Slovenia's Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stated that banning the two Israeli ministers is a first for a European Union country.
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