A diplomatic dispute has intensified between the European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar after reports emerged that Kallas compared Israel to South Africa during the apartheid era. The controversy stems from comments allegedly made by Kallas during a visit to Mexico in May, where she met senior government officials as part of efforts to deepen cooperation between the European Union and Latin American countries.

JERUSALEM -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Thursday that he is severing all contact with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas for reportedly comparing…

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar says he will have no contact with Kaja Kallas until she retracts remarks reportedly made in Mexico comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa; Kallas…