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Slovenia Imposes First EU Arms Embargo on Israel Over Gaza War

Prime Minister Robert Golob said the embargo was needed after EU foreign ministers failed to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement

Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob arrives to attend the European Union leaders summit in Brussels, Belgium June 26, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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Overview

  • On August 1, Slovenia banned all imports, exports and transit of military weapons to and from Israel.
  • The government acted independently after EU foreign ministers were unable to agree on suspending the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
  • Prime Minister Robert Golob initiated the embargo and signaled further national measures over alleged violations of international humanitarian law.
  • The ban is largely symbolic since Slovenia has not issued any Israeli arms export permits since October 2023 and conducts virtually no bilateral military trade.
  • Slovenia previously recognized Palestinian statehood in June 2024 and declared two Israeli ministers persona non grata for inciting violence against Palestinians.