Israel is engaging yesterday’s Europe
When European Union foreign-policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X after meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Ankara was “a key partner on security, migration and energy,” praised its role protecting NATO’s eastern flank,…
Assessment
Israel's foreign minister publicly rebuked the EU's top diplomat for praising Turkey while ignoring its domestic crackdown. The spat reveals a growing divergence between Israeli and European strategic priorities, as Brussels pursues closer ties with Ankara on security and migration. The episode signals that Jerusalem is no longer willing to let European diplomatic niceties pass without challenge, especially when they conflict with democratic values Israel sees as foundational to its own alliances.