The Slovenian government on Thursday declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persona non grata, reported Xinhua.
"The government unanimously adopted the decree (against Netanyahu)," the government said in a statement following its regular session, noting that the decision sends "a clear message to the State of Israel that Slovenia expects consistent respect for the decisions of international courts and international humanitarian law."
The government recalled that the International Court of Justice ruled in July 2024 that several Israeli policies breached international humanitarian law.
Thursday's move comes two months after Slovenia declared Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich personae non gratae.
Slovenia, currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, officially recognized the State of Palestine in June 2024 and has repeatedly called for peace in Gaza.
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Source: www.dailyfinland.fi
