Slovenia votes in strongly pro-Israel Jansa as new PM after years of hostility towards Jewish State
Slovenia has elected Janez Jansa as its new prime minister, marking a shift towards a pro-Israel stance. Jansa, a long-time supporter of Israel, criticized the previous government's recognition of Palestine. His election signifies a potential change in Slovenia's foreign policy regarding the Jewish state.
- ▪Janez Jansa has been sworn in as Slovenia's new prime minister.
- ▪He is known for his strong support of Israel.
- ▪Jansa condemned the previous government's recognition of Palestine as illegal.
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Slovenia votes in strongly pro-Israel Jansa as new PM after years of hostility towards Jewish StateJanša is a long-time supporter of Israel. He condemned his predecessor's recognition of Palestine as a state, calling it "illegal."Follow us on GooglePresident of the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) Janez Jansa is sworn in as the prime minister of Slovenia, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, May 22, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/BORUT ZIVULOVIC)
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