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Israel Severs Diplomatic Ties with EU High Representative Following Apartheid Comparison
Jun 18, 2026 02:42 PM CT
Jerusalem, Israel
diplomacy,EU,Israel,Gaza,apartheid,foreign policy
Summary
Israel has announced the cessation of all contact with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas following her reported comparison of Israel to apartheid-era South Africa. This diplomatic rupture highlights the deepening rift between Israel and Western institutions regarding the conduct of the war in Gaza, potentially complicating future EU-mediated diplomatic efforts or aid coordination in the conflict theater.
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The Israeli foreign minister has lamented the “blatant unfairness” exhibited by the top EU diplomat West Jerusalem will cut “all contact” with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas over her reported comparison of the country to apartheid-era South Africa, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa&rsqu...
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Severed all contact with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas, citing 'blatant unfairness' and condemning the apartheid comparison.