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.
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