Israel's Prime Minister's Office said, "Based on concrete warningsand following security officials' directives, Minister of Diaspora AffairsAmichai Chikli was compelled to cancel his scheduled visit to the EuropeanParliament in Brussels."
According to Kan, Belgium’s warning that Chikli "would not enjoydiplomatic immunity during his stay in Brussels, as his visit was notconsidered an official one" was the real reason for the cancellation.
Expressing disappointment, Chikli said, "I was saddened to receivedirectives from security officials to cancel my participation in the HolocaustRemembrance Day events at the European Parliament."
In a statement on their official website on Monday, the foundationwrote, "By refusing to grant immunity, Belgium has upheld internationallaw, making it clear that arrest remains a possibility. This development is avictory for accountability and a warning to those who believe they can act withimpunity."
This development comes amid growing international scrutiny of Israelileaders. In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrantsfor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallantover alleged "crimes against humanity and war crimes" committed inGaza.
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