Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Slovenia Imposes Import Ban from Israeli-Occupied Territories
Slovenia has decided to stop buying goods from areas controlled by Israel that are claimed by Palestinians.
They are also looking at stopping the sale of Slovenian goods to these areas.
The government is also sending aid to help Palestinians affected by the fighting in Gaza.
The Prime Minister stated that the Israeli actions violate international law.
The total amount of goods affected by the ban is very small, less than 2,000 euros.
Slovenia recognized Palestine as a state last year.
Slovenia has banned imports from Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
The ban includes preventing circumvention of the import restriction.
The government is considering banning exports from Slovenia to these settlements.
Slovenia will provide material aid to Palestinians affected by the conflict in Gaza.
The value of goods affected by the import ban was under 2,000 euros in 2023.
- Who
- The Slovenian government
- What
- Slovenia banned imports from Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
- When
- On Wednesday
- Where
- Slovenia
- Why
- Due to violations of international humanitarian law by Israel.
Slovenia's Stance
Israel's Stance
Legality of Settlements
Slovenia's Stance
The Slovenian government views Israeli settlements in occupied territories as illegal and in violation of international law.
Israel's Stance
The Israeli government views settlements legal under its own laws, some "outposts" may be illegal but tolerated and later legalised.
- Action
- Import ban on goods from Israeli-occupied territories
- Additional Action
- Aid package for Palestinians in Gaza
- Affected goods volume
- Under 2,000 euros in 2023
- Previous action
- Arms embargo on exports, imports, transit to Israel
- Aid Value
- Up to 879,490 euros