The thesis analyzes the role of the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) in the response to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict during the period 2023–2025. It emphasizes the EU’s normative power, as its external action is grounded in the values of international law, human rights, multilateralism, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, while also highlighting its limitations resulting from internal divisions among Member States, institutional shortcomings, and external geopolitical pressures. The research is based on analysis of official EU, UN, and national documents, supplemented by descriptive and interpretative analysis, as well as a case study of Slovenia as an EU member state. During the examined period, Slovenia distinguished itself through an active diplomatic posture, the recognition of Palestine as an independent state, and increased contributions to humanitarian assistance. Through these efforts, Slovenia sought to strengthen the EU’s normative credibility and contribute to a more balanced EU approach. Nevertheless, the analysis concludes that the EU’s influence on developments in the conflict in question remains largely declaratory and symbolic, as it lacks sufficient operational mechanisms and political unity for more effective engagement.
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