Israel FM says he’s cutting contact with EU top diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remarks

Author: news24.comPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Israel

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Israel FM says he’s cutting contact with EU top diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remarks

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar announced he is severing contact with EU top diplomat Kallas after she allegedly made remarks comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa. Sa’ar called the comments offensive and cut ties. The move comes amid rising diplomatic tensions between Israel and the European Union.

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