Slovenia imposed a travel ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, according to a government statement, after last year it officially recognized Palestine and in July it banned two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers.
"With this action, Slovenia confirms its commitment to international law, universal values of human rights and a principled and sustainable foreign policy," said Neva Grasic, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
EU member Slovenia imposed an arms embargo on Israel in August and introduced a ban on the import of goods produced in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.
Grasic said the government acted against Netanyahu because he is accused by the International Court of Justice of committing war crimes in Gaza.
"The public is aware that proceedings are underway against him for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity," Grasic said.
"With this decision, the government is sending a clear message to the State of Israel that Slovenia expects continued compliance with the decisions of international courts and international humanitarian law," she added.