Israel News for 6-12-2026
News Update
As we wait to find out whether some form of interim agreement or memorandum of understanding has been reached between the U.S. and Iran, and what that agreement would entail…
Slovenia’s new government announced Thursday that it has canceled all measures previously imposed against Israel and Israeli officials, including political and economic restrictions as well as a weapons export and import embargo. The Slovenian Foreign Ministry emphasized that these measures were never actually implemented and that their reversal will allow a return to “normal political dialogue” with Israel. Officials said the government intends to expand cooperation with Israel in areas such as innovation, digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, water management, sustainable agriculture, health, science, and economic collaboration. Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praised the moves on X, calling Prime Minister Janša “a courageous leader and a true friend of Israel” and expressing optimism for joint initiatives. Israel also announced plans to open an embassy in the capital city Ljubljana as soon as possible.
Thousands of people attended today’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade. The event underscored Tel Aviv’s status as a regional LGBTQ hub. [Were the Queers for Palestine demonstrators there? They definitely weren’t marching in Ramallah or Gaza City or Tehran!]
