Slovenian PM First Foreign Leader to Congratulate Netanyahu on Election 'Victory'

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Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša became the first foreign leader to congratulate Benjamin Netanyahu on his election "victory," despite unclear results. Janša praised Israel's democracy and the strong bilateral ties. Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also sent congratulations, highlighting Netanyahu's ability to overcome predictions. U.S. President Donald Trump had not yet contacted Netanyahu, despite a recent public endorsement.

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Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election "victory."
Janša praised Israel as the region's only democratic state with high voter turnout.
The current Slovenian government has taken a pro-Israel stance, previously vetoing an EU statement.
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also congratulated Netanyahu, calling him a proven winner.
U.S. President Donald Trump had not yet contacted Netanyahu despite a recent public endorsement.

Despite the political situation remaining unclear and the elections appearing to have no decisive outcome, Slovenia's pro-Israel Prime Minister Janez Janša was the first foreign leader to congratulate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on his "victory." Janša praised Israel as the region's only democratic state with high voter turnout and congratulated Netanyahu and the Likud party, noting the difficulty of fighting on two fronts. He expressed appreciation for the dialogue and long-standing friendship between the two nations, wishing peace and security to Israel and a better future for the region.

The previous Slovenian government was critical of Israel, but the current one, which took office in June 2026, has shifted its stance. Two months prior, it uniquely vetoed a joint EU statement against Israel's construction plans in the E1 area of East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán also sent congratulations, writing that Netanyahu had once again defied predictions and proven his critics wrong. Orbán, who was recently mentioned as a potential UN Secretary-General candidate by Trump, expressed his anticipation of Netanyahu continuing as Israel's Prime Minister.

Notably, U.S. President Donald Trump had not yet contacted Netanyahu following the elections, despite publicly endorsing him just three days prior, calling him an "outstanding fighter" Prime Minister.