La Derecha Diario Slovenia plays into the hands of terrorism and sanctions two Israeli ministers
They made the decision because of harsh statements against Hamas terrorists, as if one should be polite to them
The Slovenian government's decision to declare Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich (Finance) and Itamar Ben-Gvir (National Security) personae non gratae represents an unprecedented act in the European Union—and a dangerous signal of legitimizing terrorism.
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon announced the measure after a cabinet meeting, accusing the ministers of promoting "extreme violence" and making "genocidal statements" against the Palestinians. This is an unfounded and deeply biased accusation that completely ignores the context: Israel is engaged in a war imposed by the terrorist group Hamas, whose disregard for human life has triggered one of the most complex crises of recent decades.
Far from being an act of justice, Slovenia's decision represents a moral capitulation. Instead of condemning the terrorism that murdered, kidnapped, and raped Israeli civilians, they choose to punish elected ministers of a democratic state. This stance not only weakens Europe's position against radical organizations in the Middle East, but also sends a dangerous message: that democracies can be penalized for defending themselves.
Last month, countries such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom also imposed similar sanctions. However, meanwhile, the United States ambassador to Great Britain, Warren Stephens, expressed his concern: "The United States strongly supports Israel. We're deeply concerned that sanctions are being imposed on democratically elected officials".
By joining this trend, Slovenia is not aligning with human rights, but with a distorted narrative that only encourages the enemies of peace.
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