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In September 2026, thousands marched in Ljubljana against the opening of Israel's first embassy in Slovenia on September 9, demanding an end to diplomatic and economic ties with Israel; senior Slovenian politicians characterised parts of the protest as 'leftist antisemitism'. These protests follow earlier diplomatic measures against Israel, including barring Israeli ministers from entry and an arms embargo, which have heightened bilateral tensions. No new incidents directly targeting Jews or Israelis have been recorded over the past year, though the Maribor Synagogue was defaced with antisemitic graffiti in January 2025. Slovenia has a very small Jewish population, and the Israeli government has issued no travel warning for the country. Given the charged public climate, the safety level is assessed as 'caution'....
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Israel opened its first embassy in Slovenia in September 2026 despite public opposition, but bilateral relations remain strained following Slovenia's entry ban on Israeli ministers and its arms embargo....
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Israel is set to open its first embassy in Slovenia, marking a significant shift in diplomatic relations despite public opposition.
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timesofisrael.com
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The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a complaint against Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, accusing him of war crimes ahead of his visit to Slovenia.
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jpost.com
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So I was at this place called Študentski kampus, I got greeted by a relatively large fellow who claimed to be president of the Student organization of the University in Ljubljana. He bought drinks, offered me some other substances and then asked me where I'm from. I told him I'm from Israel. Suddenly, the whole vibe shifted. The music stopped, and everyone was looking at me. The until-then friendly president (I think his name was Klemen Petek) screamed something in Slovenian, which I assume mean
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