Israeli FM says he is severing 'all contact' with EU foreign policy chief (opens original article in a new tab)

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar cut all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to South Africa's apartheid regime, with Kallas defending the EU's commitment to a two-state solution.

• Israeli FM Gideon Saar severed 'all contact' with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas after she compared Israel's treatment of Palestinians to South Africa's apartheid regime.
• Kallas stated the EU remains committed to a two-state solution and condemned Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
• Saar claimed Kallas' comments were 'shameful and libelous' and accused her of unfairness toward Israel.