EU Cancels Diplomatic Event in Israel Over Far-Right Minister's Participation.

The European Union canceled a diplomatic reception for Europe Day in Tel Aviv after National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir insisted on attending and delivering a speech, despite the EU reportedly asking that someone else represent the Israeli government instead due to his far-right views. The EU said it did not want to offer a platform to someone whose views contradict the values it stands for. The cultural event for the general public will still take place.