Key facts
- Israel opened its first resident embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on September 9, 2026.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar attended the opening ceremony.
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested the embassy's opening, calling for its closure and sanctions against Israel.
- Protesters demanded the suspension of trade and economic cooperation with Israel.
- A petition was submitted to rename the street where the embassy is located to 'Palestine Street'.
Israel inaugurated its first resident embassy in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, on September 9, 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and his Slovenian counterpart, Tone Kajzer. Kajzer stated that the visit marked a significant moment in political and symbolic terms, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in areas such as medicine, technology, and tourism.
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