apartheid-era South Africa

Israel's foreign minister severed contact with the EU's top diplomat over remarks comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. The move follows strained relations since the Gaza war began in October 2023 and ongoing tensions over Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

Israel's foreign minister is severing contact with the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. The move follows a media report alleging Kallas compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced he will sever contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over her alleged comparison of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to apartheid-era South Africa. Kallas attempted to mend relations but failed, as Sa’ar demanded a retraction of the remarks, which she has neither confirmed nor denied. The dispute occurs amid EU divisions over Israel at a European Council summit.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced he is cutting off contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas following remarks she allegedly made comparing Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. Saar stated this action is until Kallas retracts the comments, which he claims were made during a visit to Mexico.