Sa’ar Cuts Off Contact With EU Foreign Policy Chief After ‘Apartheid’ Remarks

Israel's Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa'ar, has cut off contact with the European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, following Borrell's remarks characterizing Israel's policies as 'apartheid.' Sa'ar cited Borrell's comments as unacceptable and harmful to relations between Israel and the EU.

The decision to sever ties highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and EU leadership over language relating to human rights and Israel's policies towards Palestinians. Sa'ar emphasized that such statements do not contribute to constructive dialogue.