EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reportedly compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians in Gaza and Judea and Samaria to apartheid-era South Africa during closed-door meetings with Mexican government representatives in late May, according to Euractiv, as reported by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The remarks were made in confidential sessions on May 20–22.
Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) cited a report by the European news outlet Euractiv claiming that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas likened Israel's policies toward Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank to South African apartheid during closed, confidential meetings with Mexican government representatives on May 20–22. The report does not provide direct quotes or an official response from Kallas's office. The Zioneer has previously reported on internal EU discussions about curbing Kallas's authority, but the current report addresses her substantive positions rather than institutional reforms. The claim originates from a single media report and has not been independently corroborated.
2 developments
- DevelopingEU foreign minister reportedly compared Israel to apartheid regime in closed meetings
- DevelopingIsrael severs contact with EU foreign minister until she apologizes for 'apartheid' remark
- DevelopingKallas replies to Sa'ar with no apology over 'apartheid' remark, reaffirms EU opposition to settlements
- DevelopingEuropean Union accuses Israel of promoting settlement expansion through 'abhorrent violence'
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