Slovenia has declared far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata, citing their “genocidal statements” and incitement of violence against Palestinians, making it the first EU country to take such action. This decision follows a lack of consensus among EU foreign ministers on a unified response to Israel’s human rights violations amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Slovenia has said that two Israeli ministers are not welcome because they have made hurtful comments about Palestinians and encouraged violence.
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