EU Cancels Israeli Europe Day Reception Over Ben-Gvir Attendance

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The Spin

Narrative A

Though Israel has seen months of demonstrations to preserve its democratic order, the EU avoided publicly criticizing Israel so as not to interfere in the internal debate. Yet, as repayment for its diplomacy, Israel assigned the far-right racist Ben-Gvir to represent it at the Europe Day event. It was about time for the EU to stand up for its values and say no to Ben-Gvir's attendance.

Narrative B

It is outrageous that the European Union, a self-styled bastion of democracy, has canceled the Europe Day reception in Tel Aviv due to Ben-Gvir's plans to make a speech as a representative of the State of Israel. As a sovereign country, it is up to the Israeli government alone to determine its own speakers.

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