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  1. Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman discussed the viability of an independent Palestinian state, alongside increasing boycotts against Israeli products and actions expanding Jewish control in Jerusalem.

Kaja Kallas's remarks comparing Israel to South Africa spark diplomatic crisis

28 reports, 25 independent Updated Sep 9
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What happened

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Kaja Kallas compared Israel's policies to the apartheid era of South Africa during a diplomatic visit. This comparison led to diplomatic clashes, including Israel severing contact and Gideon Sa'ar forcefully objecting to the remarks. Separately, Kaja Kallas stated that the UK and 11 other countries support trade sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

From middleeasteye.net, jpost.com

Why it matters

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The remarks intensified diplomatic disputes between Kaja Kallas and Gideon Sa'ar. The controversy occurs while Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman discussed the viability of an independent Palestinian state and increasing boycotts against Israeli products. The European Commission maintains that all EU Member States agree Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal under international law.

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman discussed the viability of an independent Palestinian state, alongside increasing boycotts against Israeli products and actions expanding Jewish control in Jerusalem.

From middleeasteye.net, jpost.com

Who's involved

  • Kaja KallasEuropean Union's foreign policy chief who made the controversial comparison
  • Gideon Sa'arIsraeli politician who objected forcefully to Kallas's remarks
  • South AfricaSouth African state referenced in the comparison to Israel's policies
  • European CommissionExecutive branch of the European Union represented by Kallas

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • European CommissionSpeculative

    The European Commission might face increased operational costs related to implementing trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements.

  • South AfricaSpeculative

    South Africa might see changes in international investment flows due to heightened geopolitical risk.

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How it developed

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  1. Forced displacement in the West Bank is compared to apartheid South Africa, alongside new state legislation barring boycotts targeting Israel.Sub-event
  2. Kallas drew a comparison between Israel and South Africa's apartheid history.1 source
  3. Alleged comments sparked diplomatic crisis1 source
  4. Kallas, EU foreign policy chief, faces criticism over comments regarding Israel/Palestine and advocates for a tougher stance on Russia.1 source
  5. Kallas drew parallels between Israeli policy in the West Bank and apartheid-era South Africa.1 source
  6. Diplomatic disputes strain relations between Israel and Brussels over Kallas's comments.1 source
  7. Kallas draws parallels between Israel's status and South Africa's apartheid era.1 source
  8. Kaja Kallas made remarks comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa during a visit to Mexico City.1 source
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  1. Sa’ar severed ties with Kallas following her remarks comparing Jerusalem's situation to apartheid South Africa.1 source
  2. Kallas's remarks sparked diplomatic clashes, including Israel boycotting Josep Borrell.1 source
  3. Contact was severed following Kaja Kallas's alleged remarks comparing Israel to the South African apartheid regime.1 source
  4. Remarks made by Kaja Kallas as Foreign Minister of Israel led to the severing of all diplomatic ties.1 source
  5. Kallas drew parallels between Israel and apartheid South Africa during an EU delegation visit.1 source
  6. Sa'ar demands Kallas retract her controversial statements regarding Israel.1 source
  7. Sa'ar compares Israel to apartheid South Africa and severs contact over remarks.1 source
  8. Kallas's remarks comparing Israel's policy to apartheid led to Israel severing ties with her.1 source
  9. Israel severed contact and Gideon Saar accused Kallas following her remarks.1 source
  10. Allegations that Kallas compared Israel to apartheid and condemned settlements in the West Bank.1 source
  11. Kallas compared Israel's policies to apartheid during international talks.1 source

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