SloveniaEmployees at Slovenia's Ministry of Defense will be allowed to leave work early today due to a ceremony marking the opening of Israel's new embassy in Ljubljana. The ministry informed staff they could depart by 2 p.m. on September 9, 2026, after the expected closure of Dimičeva Street, which will be used for the event. Staff will need to make up the missed hours later. Protests are planned on Dimičeva Street, where the new Israeli embassy will be located, starting at 6 p.m. Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sar visited Slovenia today. The Israeli embassy will be situated near the Ministry of Defense and the Intelligence and Security Service (OVS), which handles sensitive information crucial to national security. Despite this proximity, the Ministry of Defense was unaware of the location until late August. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed they were notified diplomatically by Israel but did not conduct further safety assessments.
Bias read (Progressive): The article highlights concerns over national security risks associated with placing the Israeli embassy near defense and intelligence agencies, suggesting potential vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the proximity of sensitive institutions and questions whether proper safety evaluations were conducted,
