Israel's New Hope: This Country Will Prevent Sanctions from the European Union?
Slovenia and the Czech Republic vetoed a joint statement by EU countries against construction in E1, thereby forcing European Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas to issue a statement on her behalf alone. Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, a…
Assessment
Slovenia and the Czech Republic just blocked an EU statement condemning Israeli construction in E1, forcing the bloc's top diplomat to speak only for herself. This is a concrete diplomatic win for Israel, not just a symbolic one. The real story is the reported shift in relations with Ljubljana, culminating in Israel's first embassy there opening in September. Watch whether this bilateral warming translates into more EU vetoes on Israel-related resolutions, or if it remains an isolated episode driven by specific governments.