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EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Dialogue After Saar Threatens to Cut Ties

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EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Dialogue After Saar Threatens to Cut Ties
56% centerFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 18, 2026
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What happened

Kaja Kallas replied after Gideon Saar said he would cut off contact with her over a reported apartheid comparison involving Israel. She said dialogue is essential, the EU wants productive ties with Israel, and the two-state solution remains the only path to peace.

  • 01Kaja Kallas responded after Gideon Saar threatened to end contact with her.
  • 02She said dialogue is essential, especially when there are differences.
  • 03Kallas reaffirmed the EU's commitment to productive relations with Israel.
  • 04She said the two-state solution remains the only way to achieve Middle East peace.

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Gideon Sa'arKaja Kallas
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Full coverage · 10 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
EU Foreign Policy Chief Urges Dialogue After Saar Threatens to Cut Ties
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
EU foreign policy chief responds to Saar’s unusual move
GlobesUnrated · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Reported Apartheid Comparison
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Apartheid Comparison
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel’s Foreign Minister Cuts Ties with EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Remarks on Israel
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Sa'ar cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid remark
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israeli Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Apartheid Comparison
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Sa'ar cuts off contact with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid comparison
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Apartheid Claim
N12Center · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Counterpart Over Apartheid Comparison
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Ties With EU Foreign Policy Chief Over Israel-Apartheid Comparison
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Sa'ar cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid comparison report
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel cuts ties with EU foreign policy chief over apartheid comparison report

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