After antisemitism accusation, Borrell says Katz shouldn’t ‘play with big words’

European foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hits back at Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who accused him of antisemitism after taking part in a meeting on the establishment of a Palestinian state.

Asked about Katz’s comments, Borrell says that “accusing those who disagree with a government’s position of antisemitism makes no sense.”

“There have unfortunately been examples in history of what it means to be antisemitic, and I don’t think we should play with big words that have had a tragic dimension in history,” Borrell adds.

Katz had blasted Borrell for taking part in the gathering, writing on X that “Borrell supports establishing a Palestinian terror state controlled by Iran, and the axis of evil against Israel, moderate Arab states, and Europe.”

“This is Borrell’s legacy –- antisemitism and hatred towards Israel,” he added.