Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar cut contact with EU High Representative Kaja Kallas after she reportedly compared Israeli policy to apartheid, sparking outrage and deepening a crisis in Israel-EU relations amidst differing European views on dialogue with Israel.
Israeli officials are reportedly furious with an emerging US-Iran peace deal, viewing it as a "catastrophe" that fails to meet their objectives. The reported terms include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting a US naval blockade, easing sanctions, and deferring nuclear talks, which Israel believes falls short on nuclear dismantlement, missile limits, and rolling back Iran's regional allies.
Israeli officials are reportedly furious with an emerging US-Iran peace deal, viewing it as a "catastrophe" that fails to meet their war objectives. The reported terms include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting a US naval blockade, easing sanctions, and deferring nuclear talks, while Tehran insists the deal end the conflict with Israel in Lebanon. Senior Israeli officials believe the agreement falls short on nuclear dismantlement, missile limits, and rolling back Iran's regional allies, with one calling it a "very bad" deal and a "failure" for America.
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve Israel's new ambassador to Zagreb, citing disagreements with the Israeli government's policies and actions, particularly in Gaza. The presidential office stated that diplomatic norms were violated by announcing the ambassador before approval, and public pressure will not change the decision.
The US has delivered 6,500 tons of munitions and equipment to Israel within 24 hours, coinciding with reports that US Central Command head Brad Cooper briefed President Trump on a potential 'final blow' military operation against Iran. The ceasefire announced April 8 has failed to produce a diplomatic settlement, with control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program remaining major obstacles. Israeli Defense Minister Katz warned Israel 'may soon be required to act again' while Iran threatened 'painful, prolonged' retaliation.
