'Blood libel': Israel cuts ties with top EU diplomat over 'apartheid' remarks

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the severing of ties with European Union diplomat Ms. Kallas following her remarks characterizing Israel as an 'apartheid' state. Sa'ar referred to her statements as a form of 'blood libel' against Israel.

The decision reflects ongoing tensions between Israel and certain EU officials regarding the language used in describing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Israeli government has consistently rejected the 'apartheid' label, asserting that it misrepresents the complex realities on the ground.