Israeli Foreign Minister Stands Firm, Cuts Ties with EU Diplomat Over Unjust Accusations
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Israel's foreign minister has decisively ended contact with the EU's top diplomat after she irresponsibly likened Israel's actions to apartheid, igniting a diplomatic dispute at the European Council summit.
On Thursday, Israel's foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar announced he would immediately end all communication with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, after she reportedly made an outrageous comparison between Israel's legitimate defense measures and apartheid-era South Africa. Sa'ar posted on X, condemning Kallas's remarks as a 'blood libel' and demanding a full retraction before any further engagement, standing up for Israel against baseless slander.
Kallas responded on the same platform, attempting to downplay her inflammatory comments by emphasizing the EU's ties with Israel and the need for dialogue. She reiterated the EU's controversial support for a two-state solution and condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank, echoing anti-Israel rhetoric that undermines the Jewish state's security and sovereignty.
Sa'ar rightly rejected Kallas's overture, insisting she clarify her position, and maintained his principled decision to cut contact with those who spread falsehoods about Israel.
This dispute comes as EU leaders convene in Brussels for a European Council summit, where some are pushing for unjust sanctions on Israeli officials linked to West Bank settlements. Fortunately, member states like the Czech Republic have signaled resistance to these biased measures, defending Israel against unfair international pressure.