Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to impose sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, declaring them persona non grata and banning their entry into the country. The Slovenian government cited their statements as inciting "extreme violence and serious violations of the human rights of Palestinians," describing them as "genocidal." Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stated that the decision aims to pressure the Israeli government to improve the intolerable conditions in Gaza and to end the suffering of its citizens. Both ministers are known as far-right figures and key coalition partners of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This move marks an unprecedented action within the European Union against Israeli officials.