Slovenia has taken unprecedented steps within the European Union by banning two far-right Israeli ministers, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, from entering its territory. The Slovenian government declared them persona non grata, citing their statements as incitement to extreme violence and serious human rights violations against Palestinians, including accusations of encouraging genocide. Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon stated this decision aims to pressure the Israeli government to improve conditions in Gaza and end the suffering there. Slovenia is the first EU country to impose such sanctions on these Israeli ministers. Following this, Slovenia further escalated its stance by becoming the first EU member state to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on Israel, banning the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from the country. This measure was announced by Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob after a government session, reflecting concerns over the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the EU's lack of unified action. The Netherlands has also followed suit, imposing entry bans on the same Israeli ministers, a move that prompted diplomatic protests from Israel, including the summoning of the Dutch ambassador. These developments mark a notable hardening of some European governments' positions toward Israel amid reports of mass starvation and human rights violations in Gaza.