National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir criticized the European Union's decision to cancel the diplomatic reception to prevent his arrival.
"It is a shame that the European Union, which claims to represent the values of democracy and multiculturalism, practices undiplomatic suppression of opinions. It is an honor and a privilege for me to represent the Israeli government, the heroic IDF soldiers and the people of Israel in every forum. Friends know how to voice criticism and true friends also know how to take it," said Ben-Gvir.