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Slovenia opens embassy in Israeli-held Jerusalem
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Slovenia has opened a new embassy in Jerusalem under nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa, positioning itself as a staunch Israeli ally amid growing European criticism of Israel's treatment of Palestinians, Al-Monitor reported. The Alpine nation's diplomatic move breaks with broader European sentiment that has cooled toward Israel in recent months over its policies toward Palestinians.
The embassy opening represents a significant shift in Ljubljana's foreign policy orientation under Jansa's leadership, who has pursued a nationalist agenda domestically and internationally. The decision comes as tensions between Europe and Israel have mounted over humanitarian and political concerns in Palestinian territories.
