EU’s First Ban: Israeli Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir Banned From Slovenia
Slovenia has become the first EU nation to ban Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, citing their inflammatory statements as incitements to violence against Palestinians. The decision, met with both support and accusations of bias, highlights tensions over Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Eliana Fleming
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7/17/2025