Slovenia Sanctions Two Israeli Ministers Over Treatment of Gaza

Slovenia declared two Israeli ministers personae non grata, becoming the first European Union country to do so as it seeks to put pressure on Israel over its treatment of Gaza and its citizens.

The government in Ljubljana sanctioned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for “genocidal” statements regarding Palestinians, according to Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon.