https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-boosts-ties-with-new-european-ally-amid-gaza-tensionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-boosts-ties-with-new-european-ally-amid-gaza-tensionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-boosts-ties-with-new-european-ally-amid-gaza-tensions#u65075Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:23:02 +0000Israel has opened its first embassy in Slovenia's capital, marking a diplomatic thaw as the small European Union nation shifts its policies. The move comes amid broader Gaza tensions and runs counter to prevailing international trends regarding diplomatic relations with Israel. Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Ljubljana to protest the opening of the diplomatic mission. The ceremony also drew scrutiny following reports regarding the guest list, involving political figures linked to ongoing investigations.Why it mattersThe opening of the new diplomatic mission in Ljubljana represents