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Slovenia is first EU member state to ban weapons trade with Israel

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Slovenia first in EU to ban weapons trade with Israel over Gaza war

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Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban weapons trade with Israel

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Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban all weapons trade with Israel

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"We will not allow the rights of our people, for which we have struggled for decades and made great sacrifices to achieve, to be infringed upon."

"Trump is not serious about wanting to "own" Gaza."

"Donald Trump's plan for the US to "take over" and "own" Gaza, resettling its population in the process, is not going to happen."

"The plan is not about to be implemented."

"I have news for you - we aren't taking over Gaza."

"Trump could be all bluster, but it would be unwise to write off his words or quietly hope that they don't materialize."

"I am committed to US president Trump's plan for the creation of a different Gaza."

"I'm committed to buying and owning Gaza."

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Slovenia announced Thursday that it will ban all weapons trade with Israel over the war in Gaza, becoming the first European Union nation to implement such a comprehensive embargo on arms imports, exports and transit.

Slovenia announced Thursday that it will ban all weapons trade with Israel over the war in Gaza, becoming the first European Union nation to implement such a comprehensive embargo on arms imports, exports and transit.

The Slovenian government stated it was acting independently because the EU was unable to adopt concrete measures due to internal disagreements and disunity among member states regarding Israel policy.

The Slovenian government stated it was acting independently because the EU was unable to adopt concrete measures due to internal disagreements and disunity among member states regarding Israel policy.

Slovenia has not issued any permits for the export of military weapons and equipment to Israel since October 2023 because of the conflict, making the ban largely symbolic in practical terms.

The Times of Israel

Slovenia has not issued any permits for the export of military weapons and equipment to Israel since October 2023 because of the conflict, making the ban largely symbolic in practical terms.

This comes after Slovenia became the first EU country to ban two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, from entering the country, declaring them persona non grata for inciting violence.

This comes after Slovenia became the first EU country to ban two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, from entering the country, declaring them persona non grata for inciting violence.

Slovenia's parliament passed a decree recognizing Palestinian statehood in June 2024, following Ireland, Norway and Spain in moves partly fueled by condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza.

Slovenia's parliament passed a decree recognizing Palestinian statehood in June 2024, following Ireland, Norway and Spain in moves partly fueled by condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza.

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The Slovenian government stated it was acting independently because the European Union was unable to adopt concrete measures due to internal disagreements and disunity among member states regarding Israel policy.</span

The Slovenian government stated it was acting independently because the European Union was unable to adopt concrete measures due to internal disagreements and disunity among member states regarding Israel policy.

Slovenia has not issued any permits for the export of military weapons and equipment to Israel since October 2023 because of the conflict, making the ban largely symbolic in practical terms.</span

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In July, Slovenia became the first EU country to ban two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, from entering the country, declaring them persona non grata for inciting violence.</span

In July, Slovenia became the first EU country to ban two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, from entering the country, declaring them persona non grata for inciting violence.

Slovenia's parliament passed a decree recognizing Palestinian statehood in June 2024, following Ireland, Norway and Spain in moves partly fueled by condemnation of Israel's military actions in Gaza.</span

An unnamed Israeli official responded that Israel does not purchase weapons from Slovenia, calling the embargo meaningless and stating the country decided on it for media purposes.</span

An unnamed Israeli official responded that Israel does not purchase weapons from Slovenia, calling the embargo meaningless and stating the country decided on it for media purposes.

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.

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.

The Israel-Palestine Conflict

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Slovenia's weapons ban represents necessary moral leadership when the EU fails to act. The devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where people die because aid is systematically denied, demands immediate action from responsible nations. Slovenia courageously stepped forward while other EU members remain paralyzed by internal disagreements.

Slovenia's weapons ban represents necessary moral leadership when the EU fails to act. The devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where people die because aid is systematically denied, demands immediate action from responsible nations. Slovenia courageously stepped forward while other EU members remain paralyzed by internal disagreements.

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There's a 7% chance that any new country will attack Israel or Iran between June and December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 7% chance that any new country will attack Israel or Iran between June and December 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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