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EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage After Israel Apartheid Comparison
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71% centerFirst reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 12, 2026
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is under fire after reportedly comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa in closed meetings in Mexico City. The remarks angered Israel and several EU diplomats, who said they do not reflect EU policy. The controversy adds to earlier criticism of Kallas over a false claim about U.S. diplomats in Kyiv.
- 01Kaja Kallas reportedly compared Israel to apartheid South Africa in closed meetings in Mexico City.
- 02The comments were made during working meetings held May 20 to 22.
- 03EU diplomats said the comparison is not EU policy and is unacceptable.
- 04Kallas is also facing criticism for a false claim about U.S. diplomats in Kyiv.
- 05Officials from Germany, France, Sweden, and Finland are said to be among her critics.
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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage After Israel Apartheid Comparison
N12Center · HebrewJun 12, 2026
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage Over Alleged Apartheid Comparison
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 12, 2026
EU Foreign Policy Chief Reportedly Compared Israel to South African Apartheid in Closed Talks
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
EU Foreign Policy Chief Reportedly Compared Israel to Apartheid South Africa in Closed-Door Talks
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
EU Foreign Policy Chief Reportedly Compared Israel to Apartheid South Africa
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 12, 2026
EU foreign policy chief reportedly compared Israel to apartheid South Africa in closed meetings
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