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Slovenia First EU Nation to Ban All Weapons Trade with Israel

Slovenia First EU Nation to Ban All Weapons Trade with Israel

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This weapons embargo amounts to empty symbolism since Slovenia hasn't sold arms to Israel since October 2023 anyway. The ban serves no practical purpose beyond generating headlines, as Israel doesn't purchase military equipment from Slovenia. It's a meaningless gesture designed for media attention rather than substantive policy.


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