Israel has severed contact with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas following her recent comparison of Israeli policies to apartheid. The Israeli Foreign Minister announced the decision on June 18th, citing Kallas’s remarks as unacceptable. Kallas had reportedly used the term “apartheid” when discussing the situation in the Palestinian territories. This move signals a significant diplomatic escalation between Israel and the EU. Israeli officials strongly condemned the comparison, viewing it as a denial of the country’s democratic values and security concerns. The suspension includes halting meetings and diplomatic outreach to Kallas. The EU has not yet officially responded to the Israeli action.