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Thousands protest in Ljubljana as Slovenia opens Israel’s first embassy
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Thousands protested in Ljubljana against Slovenia opening Israel’s first embassy in the EU, opposing Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s diplomatic shift favoring Israel.
- The previous government under Robert Golob had condemned Israel’s Gaza war as “genocide,” recognized Palestine, and imposed sanctions on Israel, all reversed by Jansa since taking office in July.
- Public opinion appears largely against closer ties with Israel, with a June poll showing 56% opposition, contrasting with the government’s pro-Israel stance.
- Opposition parties have proposed impeaching Jansa and removing Foreign Minister Tone Kajzer, accusing them of prioritizing Israeli interests and reversing Slovenia’s prior policies.
- The embassy opening coincides with other Western countries imposing trade bans on Israeli settlements, reflecting growing international isolation of Israel amid the Gaza conflict.
