Israeli FM: Top EU diplomat’s meeting with Erdogan a ‘masterclass in hypocrisy’

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar criticized European Commission President Kaja Kallas for her meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Sa'ar pointed out that Kallas did not address Erdogan's record of human rights violations during their discussion, labeling the meeting a 'masterclass in hypocrisy.'

This statement highlights the tension between European diplomacy and human rights advocacy, specifically in relation to Turkey's governance. Sa'ar's comments underscore ongoing scrutiny of Europe's diplomatic engagements with countries accused of serious human rights abuses.