EU cancels Europe Day reception with Minister Ben-Gvir
The European Union has canceled Tuesday’s planned Europe Day reception in Tel Aviv in order to prevent national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, from participating and speaking during the event.
"Regrettably, this year we have decided to cancel the diplomatic reception, as we do not want to offer a platform to someone whose views contradict the values the EU stands for," the EU said in a statement.
Minister Ben-Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit party responded angrily.
"It is a shame that the European Union, which claims to represent the values of democracy and multiculturalism, practices…
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