Israeli FM: Top EU diplomat’s meeting with Erdogan a ‘masterclass in hypocrisy’
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar lashed out at E.U. foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday for holding a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that focused on strengthening European ties with Ankara. “It…
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Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar publicly condemned EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing her of hypocrisy by omitting criticism of Turkey’s human rights record. The dispute highlights a growing rift between Israel and EU leadership over engagement with Ankara. Watch for whether this incident escalates into a broader diplomatic confrontation affecting EU-Israel relations or EU-Turkey accession talks.