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Published on 22:27 GMT

In EU first, Slovenia to ban Ben Gvir and Smotrich over ‘genocidal statements’

Slovenia announced on Thursday that it will ban two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country, in what authorities said was a first in the European Union. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will be …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 15:29 GMT

Slovenia to ban Smotrich, Ben-Gvir for 'genocidal statements' against Palestinians

Source: The Jerusalem Post - Center-right
Published on 19:52 GMT

Slovenia bars far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich

Slovenia has banned far-right Israeli cabinet ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country. Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon declared the pair personae non gratae on Thursday in what she said was a first for a European Union country …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on 20:31 GMT

In EU first, Slovenia bars far-right ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir over 'genocidal statements' and to pressure Israel ...

Slovenia's government has declared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich personae non gratae, stating that the two ministers incite violence and "grave violations of Palestinians' human rights …

Source: Haaretz - Left-wing
Published on 16:47 GMT

Two Israeli far-right ministers declared personae non gratae in Slovenia

Slovenia's government has declared two Israeli far-right government ministers personae non gratae for inciting violence and grave violations of Palestinians' human rights with their "genocidal statements". Affecting National Security …

Source: The Slovenia Times - Public Broadcaster
Published on 22:54 GMT

Slovenia was the first EU country to impose sanctions against Israeli ministers

Slovenia was the first European Union country to ban two Israeli government ministers from entering the country — National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. This was reported by the Slovenian government. They …

Source: Babel - Neutral
Published on 17:24 GMT

Slovenia declares two Israeli ministers persona non grata

SARAJEVO (Reuters) -Slovenia declared two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, persona non grata on Thursday, the first European Union country to do so, Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon said. The government accused Israel’ …

Source: KDAL - Minnesota - Pending
Published on 21:26 GMT

Slovenia sanctions Israeli ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Slovenia announced on Thursday it will bar two far-right Israeli ministers National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country, citing their “genocidal statements” and alleged incitement of violence …

Source: I24 News - Pending
Published on 17:25 GMT

Slovenia has imposed sanctions against Israeli ministers due to the conflict in Gaza.

Slovenia has become the first country in the European Union to impose sanctions against two Israeli ministers – Itamar Ben-Gvir, responsible for national security, and Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister. These actions are related to their accusations …

Source: Mezha - Indeterminate
Published on 16:47 GMT

Slovenia bans two far-right Israeli ministers from entering

LJUBLJANA Slovenia announced on July 17 that it would ban two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country in what authorities said was a first in the European Union. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel …

Source: Hurriyet Daily News - Pro-Government