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Pro-Palestinian protesters rally against Israel's new Slovenian embassy
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Ljubljana on Friday to protest the opening of Israel's first embassy in Slovenia, Middle East Eye reported. The demonstration marked a significant moment in bilateral relations as the country, led by nationalist Prime Minister Janez Janša, moved forward with establishing formal diplomatic representation in the capital.
The protest reflected broader regional tensions and divisions over Israeli policy. Pro-Palestinian activists have mounted similar demonstrations across Europe in recent years as Israel has expanded its diplomatic footprint on the continent. Slovenia's decision to open an embassy represented a shift in the Balkan nation's approach to Middle Eastern diplomacy under Janša's leadership.
