The decision of the European Union Mission to Israel to cancel the diplomatic reception for the celebration of "Europe Day" in Tel Aviv reflected Europe's official position to refrain from dealing with far-right parties in the Israeli government. The European mission attributed its decision, taken with the support of the EU Ambassador to Israel, Dimiter Tazanchev, to canceling the official ceremony and diplomatic reception that was supposed to be held on Tuesday.
The ceremonies will not carry a diplomatic character, and will be limited to cultural events and artistic performances for the Israeli public.