The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Ruth Cohen-Dar, the accredited ambassador of the Israeli occupation to Slovenia (based in Vienna), and delivered an official protest memorandum Thursday over:

• The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza

• Israel's restrictions blocking urgent humanitarian aid

Key Developments:

1. Direct Demand:

   • Slovenia's X post stated: "Slovenia calls on Israel to immediately cease the killing and deliberate starvation of civilians."

   • Follows last week's formal demand for Israel to comply with international humanitarian law

2. Diplomatic Context:

   • Comes after Slovenia's June 2024 official recognition of Palestine

   • Aligns with Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon's UN speech this week condemning Gaza's destruction and advocating two-state solution

3. International Backing:

   • UN Secretary-General Guterres praised Slovenia as "Europe's champion" for Palestinian rights during Fajon's New York visit

   • Part of growing European initiatives demanding:
     ✓ Gaza ceasefire
     ✓ Palestinian state recognition
     ✓ Lifting of Gaza blockade

Operational Notes:

• Israel manages relations through its Vienna embassy (no direct Ljubljana mission)

• Slovenia has joined multiple international statements against the war since June recognition