Israel Cuts Ties With Kaja Kallas After Reported Apartheid Comparison

A diplomatic dispute has intensified between the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar after reports emerged that Kallas compared Israel to South Africa during the apartheid era. The controversy stems from comments allegedly made by Kallas during a visit to Mexico in May, where she met senior government officials as part of efforts to deepen cooperation between the European Union and Latin American countries. Sa'ar publicly criticized the reported remarks and said he had received no clarification or denial from the EU's top diplomat....