JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the newly formed government in Ljubljana. Ties between Israel and Slovenia had soured after the previous center-left government of Robert Golob recognized Palestinian statehood in 2024 and also characterised Israel’s military offensive in Gaza as “genocide.” With the formation of a new government under conservative Prime Minister Janez Jansa, however, Israel is now looking to rebuild its relationship with Slovenia.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says Janša’s return creates a ‘unique opportunity’ to repair ties after years of hostility under Slovenia’s outgoing government, a day after an…

JERUSALEM: Israel announced on Thursday that it will open an embassy in Slovenia, marking what it hopes will be a new chapter in relations with the European country under the…