Janez Janša had defended blocking an EU condemnation of E1 plans, drawing criticism from President Nataša Pirc Musar.

“For years, UNRWA schools have incited violence against Israel, UNRWA employees actively participated in the Oct. 7 massacre and throughout the war, terrorists carried out attacks against Israelis from UNRWA facilities,” the Israeli envoy told JNS.

Low-cost flying is becoming less low-cost, while regional instability has made air links to Europe increasingly fragile.

Criticism of Israeli policies in the Nordic island nation has at times expanded into campaigns for Israel’s economic and cultural isolation.

Reducing engagement with Brussels does not diminish the union’s influence. It merely limits Israel’s opportunities to influence decisions before they are taken.

An Israeli investigative report warns of non-transparent financial flows and possible connections between European Gaza donations and Hamas-affiliated organizations.

“In too many Western European countries, we are seeing outrageous policies and dangerously weak leadership in the face of growing antisemitism,” Amichai Chikli told European lawmakers.

The bloc accused the organizations and activists of supporting violence and the displacement of Palestinians in the territory.

Amid sanctions talk, Israel’s foreign minister said moves by some EU governments compromise relations with Israel and the United States.