Slovenia's government endorses recognition of a Palestinian state, paving the way for peace

Slovenia's government approved recognizing a Palestinian state and asked the parliament to do the same. The Prime Minister, Robert Golob, believes in peace and supports a two-state solution. The decision is not meant to harm anyone, including Israel, but to promote peace. The parliament needs to approve this decision for it to become official. Slovenia is likely to become the 10th European Union member to recognize Palestine. This move follows Spain, Norway, and Ireland's recent recognition of a Palestinian state. Slovenia started the recognition process in May but waited for the situation in Gaza to improve. The government expedited the process due to recent events in Rafah. More than 140 countries already recognize Palestine. The decision has strained relations between the EU and Israel. Slovenia supports Palestine's statehood as a moral duty and believes in helping both sides live peacefully. The country values international cooperation and believes in protecting smaller states from powerful ones. Recognizing Palestine is seen as a step towards a two-state solution. Slovenia's stance is based on empathy and the belief that all people deserve human rights. The EU is urged to reconsider funding the Palestinian Authority to hold Israel accountable as the occupying power.