Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has severed all contact with the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, following reports that Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas likened Israel’s policies towards Palestinians to apartheid during a closed-door discussion. The reported comparison, made during a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, has sparked significant diplomatic tension. Sa’ar deemed Kallas’s alleged remarks “outrageous” and unacceptable, leading to the immediate suspension of all working relations with Borrell, who represents the EU on foreign policy matters. Israeli officials have demanded a retraction and clarification from Kallas. The EU has not officially commented on the specifics of the reported conversation, but sources indicate Borrell is attempting to mediate the situation. This incident underscores growing international criticism of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians and its impact on relations with key allies.