Israeli foreign minister to ‘sever all contact’ with top EU diplomat
Israel has terminated all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The move follows reports that Kallas compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to apartheid in South Africa. This action highlights increasing tension between Jerusalem and Brussels.
What changed
New reports specify that Kallas allegedly compared Israel's actions to apartheid in South Africa.
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Israel cuts ties with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas
confidence 100%Israel has terminated all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The move follows reports that Kallas compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to apartheid in South Africa. This action highlights increasing tension between Jerusalem and Brussels.
What's confirmed:
- Israel announced it will cut contacts with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas.
- The decision follows reports that Kallas called Israel an apartheid state.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar severs contact with EU's Kaja Kallas
confidence 90%Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the immediate termination of all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The decision follows reported remarks by Kallas comparing Israel to apartheid. Kallas stated she values dialogue and engagement but did not address the specific comments.
What's confirmed:
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel is immediately cutting ties with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
- Sa'ar accused Kallas of acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness toward Israel.
- Kaja Kallas stated she values dialogue and engagement with Israel.
- The dispute occurs while EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss Israel.
Still unconfirmed:
- Kaja Kallas compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.
- The UN rights office found Israel is violating international laws that prohibit apartheid.