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EU Foreign Policy Chief Allegedly Compares Israel to Apartheid South Africa in Private Remarks

Jun 13, 2026 04:55 PM CT Brussels, Belgium diplomacy,EU,Israel,Palestine,apartheid,statement

Summary

EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas reportedly made private comparisons between Israel's treatment of Palestinians and apartheid-era South Africa. This statement highlights deepening diplomatic friction between the EU and Israel, potentially complicating Western unity on conflict resolution and humanitarian aid coordination.

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EU foreign policy chief compares Israel to apartheid South Africa: Report The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has privately compared  Israel’s  treatment of  Palestinians  to apartheid-era South Africa, exposing a sharp contrast between her closed-door remarks and her publ...

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Subject of critical diplomatic comparison regarding treatment of Palestinians.

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