Slovenia has taken a decisive step against Israel’s ongoing assault on Palestinians by banning the import of goods produced in illegal settlements and blocking the transit of weapons to and from Israel through its territory. The move, announced Thursday, signals a rare act of defiance within the European Union, where most governments have stopped short of such measures.

Prime Minister Robert Golob condemned settlement expansion, forced displacement, and the destruction of Palestinian homes as grave breaches of international law that endanger Palestinian lives and erode the very basis of global order. He stressed that Slovenia could no longer remain complicit through inaction while Gaza’s population is starved, bombarded, and denied humanitarian aid.

Frustrated by the EU’s failure to act decisively, Slovenia says it will continue exploring further measures to restrict trade and economic links with the occupation. Its stance reflects a growing call from within Europe for concrete actions, not just statements, to halt war crimes and protect Palestinian civilians from a siege that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives.