Kaja Kallas

'Degrading'

EU official slams Ben Gvir for conduct toward flotilla activists

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemns what she describes as National Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's "degrading" video of encounter with detained Gaza flotilla activists.

Israel outraged

EU sanctions conflate Israeli citizens with Hamas terrorists

EU foreign ministers approve sanctions on Israeli citizens and Hamas leaders, prompting Israel to denounce a 'distorted moral equivalence.'

EU urges Lebanon ceasefire; Sa'ar says it echoes Iran's position

EU Foreign Affairs Rep. criticizes Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while FM Sa'ar defends IDF precision and accuses the EU of echoing Iranian positions on Hezbollah and ceasefire terms.

Seeks diplomatic solutions

EU urges US and Israel to end war with Iran

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe is consulting with regional powers for a diplomatic solution in Iran, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

EU open to Trump’s Peace Board - if limited to Gaza

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Europe could work with Trump’s new Peace Board if it is limited to Gaza.

Europe eyes role in Trump-led Gaza reconstruction

EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas says Europe wants a role in Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace,” stressing the bloc should be “a player, not just a payer” in post-war reconstruction efforts.

EU top diplomat 'not optimistic' EU will act against Israel

EU foreign ministers meet in Denmark to discuss sanctions on Israel over Gaza, but deep divisions stall action.

After 'snapback':

Iran offers nuclear talks - if West shows goodwill

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to resume fair nuclear talks after the E3 moved to reimpose UN sanctions over alleged violations of the 2015 nuclear deal.

EU, UK, Germany lash out at E1 housing expansion plan

The EU, UK, and Germany condemn Israel’s plan to build thousands of housing units in the E1 area near Ma'ale Adumim, claiming it breaches international law and threatens the two-state solution.

EU condemns Gaza strike that killed Al Jazeera journalists

EU condemns the deaths of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, urging Israel to provide evidence for its claims that they were Hamas terrorists.

EU:

'Good signs on Gaza aid, more improvement needed'

The EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, says aid to Gaza is showing "good signs" but more is needed.

Top diplomat:

'EU seeks Gaza improvement, not Israeli punishment'

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the EU is actively exploring diplomatic and economic measures against Israel to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, but claims the goal is not to punish Israel.

EU, Israel reach agreement to improve Gaza humanitarian situation

Agreement between Israel and EU includes measures to increase aid shipments to Gaza and open additional crossings; Hamas demands funds for Gaza’s reconstruction as part of ceasefire guarantees.

EU demands Iran return to nuclear talks

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Iran to immediately restart nuclear negotiations with the IAEA, warning against NPT withdrawal.

EU calls urgent meeting amid Israel-Iran escalation

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas convenes an urgent video conference of foreign ministers for Tuesday to address the military escalation between Israel and Iran, emphasizes diplomacy.

EU threatens to review Israel pact over Gaza

EU says it is reviewing its pact with Israel over the "catastrophic" Gaza situation, with 17 nations backing the human rights compliance review. Israel's Foreign Ministry rejects the criticism, notes Hamas's responsibility for the war's continuation and its refusal of ceasefire proposals.

EU to replace Israel critic foreign policy chief

The Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, will end her term and begin to serve as the European Union's foreign minister instead of Borrell, one of the most prominent voices in Europe critical of Israel.