Slovenia has imposed an entry ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the government said in a statement, after it officially recognized Palestine last year and banned two far-right Israeli ministers from entering in July, Reuters reported.
"With this action, Slovenia confirms its commitment to international law, universal values of human rights and a principled and consistent foreign policy," said Neva Grašič, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a government post on the social network X.
Slovenia, a member of the European Union (EU), in August imposed an arms embargo on Israel and banned the import of goods produced in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel.
Grašić said that the government acted against Netanyahu because the International Court of Justice charges him with war crimes in Gaza.
"The public is aware that proceedings are being conducted against him for war crimes and crimes against humanity. With this decision, the government sends a clear message to the state of Israel that Slovenia expects consistent respect for the decisions of international courts and international humanitarian law," said Grašič.
Slovenia has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza and increased aid deliveries to the enclave.
In July, the government imposed an embargo on the export, import and transit of arms to and from Israel, two weeks after declaring Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata for "genocidal statements" and incitement to violence against Palestinians.
In August, Slovenia imposed a ban on the import of goods produced in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel and approved an additional aid package for Palestinians in Gaza.
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