The Slovenian government has barred Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country due to genocidal statements and serious human rights violations against Palestinians. Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon articulated that these sanctions aim to pressure the Israeli government to cease actions viewed as genocide in Gaza. This declaration marks a significant first for the European Union. Slovenia plans further actions against the ministers, following similar sanctions imposed by several other countries earlier in the year.
The Slovenian government declared Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as personae non grata due to genocidal statements and human rights violations against Palestinians.
Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon emphasized that the government aims to pressure Israel to end genocide in Gaza through these unprecedented sanctions.
Slovenia's sanctions are the first of their kind in the EU, with further measures being prepared against the ministers for their violent rhetoric and actions.
The U.K., Norway, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada previously sanctioned Ben-Gvir and Smotrich for incitements of violence, including travel bans and financial restrictions.
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