Overview

• Slovenia announced a travel ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday in a government statement.
• The decision references the ICC arrest warrant issued in November 2024 and the ICJ’s July 2024 advisory opinion on obligations toward the occupation.
• Foreign Ministry official Neva Grasic said the move affirms Slovenia’s commitment to international law and the rulings of international tribunals.
• The ban follows earlier national measures that include an arms embargo on Israel, import restrictions on goods from Israeli-occupied territories, and persona non grata declarations for two Israeli ministers.
• Reports said Netanyahu’s flight to the United States avoided most EU airspace on Thursday over concerns about possible legal action in European jurisdictions.