Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
Borrell is not barred from the country but the Foreign Ministry does not intend to host him for an official visit in light of the article that he published in Project Syndicate last week.
“We are a close observer because Israel is a key partner, and our shared values are based on a democratic and open society and the rule of law,” Borrell said.
While Borrell and Cohen pledged their commitment to further improve EU-Israel ties, there are some areas of disagreement.