Israel appoints first resident ambassador to Slovenia
Israel's Cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved the appointment of Ruth Cohen-Dar as the country’s first resident ambassador to Slovenia. Cohen-Dar currently serves as nonresident ambassador to Slovenia and Malta and has previously held diplomatic posts…
Assessment
Ruth Cohen Dar's appointment from nonresident to resident ambassador marks a concrete step toward deepening ties with Ljubljana, following Slovenia's government shift under Janez Janša. The change signals a reset from previous Slovenian policies that had strained relations, including an arms embargo. This is part of a broader Israeli diplomatic push in Central Europe.