EU Clarifies Stance on Israel
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The European Union's ambassador to Israel stated the bloc does not officially consider Israel an apartheid state. This contrasts with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who warned the EU's credibility suffers if it doesn't take a strong stance against Israel's alleged breaches of international law. Meanwhile, EU diplomat Kaja Kallas advocates for continued dialogue with Israel, despite criticism of its actions.
Europe does not view Israel as an apartheid state, EU ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview
- The EU ambassador to Israel clarified that the European Union does not officially view Israel as an apartheid state. - This statement comes amid heightened tensions between Brussels and Jerusalem over reported remarks by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. - The ambassador emphasized the strong partnership between the EU and Israel, despite current strains in their relationship.
EU credibility 'undermined' if no strong stance on Israel
- Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated the EU's credibility is at risk if it fails to act strongly against Israel. - He cited alleged breaches of international law and war crimes by Israel as reasons…
EU's Kallas defends dialogue with Israel amid diplomatic row over apartheid comparison
- EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas urged continued dialogue with Israel despite criticism of its actions. - Kallas acknowledged that the EU has been critical of Israeli policies, including settlement exp…
Israel cuts all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
- Israel's Foreign Ministry has severed all contact with the EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas. - The ministry accused Kallas of acting obsessively and unjustly towards Israel. - This action foll…
Israel's Foreign Minister Cuts Contact With EU's Top Diplomat Over Apartheid Remark
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has cut all contact with EU Foreign Representative Kaja Kallas. - The decision stems from Kallas's alleged comparison of Israel to South Africa's apartheid regim…
Merz distances himself from Kallas's apartheid comparison with Israel
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated he does not share the words used by EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas comparing Israel's treatment of Palestinians to South African apartheid. - Israeli For…