Sa’ar calls for ‘open dialogue’ with EU amid Kallas clash tensions

Sa’ar calls for ‘open dialogue’ with EU amid Kallas clash tensions

A blistering row between Israel and the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas seems to be widening, with Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar making what appears to be a reference to a highly-publicised clash on Monday alongside a senior EU official visiting the country.

EU calls for respectful dialogue after Israeli foreign minister severs ties with policy chief Kallas

‘Respectful and constructive dialogue and engagement is important with all our partners,’ Commission spokesperson says

Israel cuts ties with EU’s Kaja Kallas over alleged apartheid comparison

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says he is severing all contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports[...]

Kallas responds to Sa’ar: ‘The EU and Israel have a lot that binds us’

"Dear Gideon, as you know, the EU and Israel have a lot that binds us. I value our dialogue and engagement, and I’m open to continue in that spirit, respectfully and constructively,’’ stressed EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas in response to the announcement made Thursday (18 June) by Israeli Foreign Minisyter Gideon Sa’ar that he would be cutting contacts with the office of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja …