On Thursday, Trump publically stated that Israel should not allow two US Representatives into their country, calling it “a disgrace.” Unfortunately, Israel agreed with Trump’s assessment and has officially denied entry to the two Congresswomen.

It would show great weakness if Israel allowed Rep. Omar and Rep.Tlaib to visit. They hate Israel & all Jewish people, & there is nothing that can be said or done to change their minds. Minnesota and Michigan will have a hard time putting them back in office. They are a disgrace!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2019

Israeli diplomats had a very different outlook on the situation:

“It won’t damage our image, it will cause actual damage to our relations with the Democrats. Everyone understands that Democrats will return to power at some point, and this will be a decision that the party won’t forget.”

Sen Elizabeth Warren agreed with the Israeli diplomats, and she recommended Israel to allow the two Congresswomen, Rep Omar and Rep Tlaib, to visit as planned:

Israel doesn’t advance its case as a tolerant democracy or unwavering US ally by barring elected members of Congress from visiting because of their political views. This would be a shameful, unprecedented move. I urge Israel’s government to allow @IlhanMN and @RashidaTlaib entry.

— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) August 15, 2019

Warren was just one voice among many urging Israel’s Prime Minister to disregard Trump’s statements and side with diplomacy. Rep Dean Philips was quoted as saying, “barring any member of the United States Congress from entering Israel would set a damaging precedent.”

Rep Justin Amash urged Israel’s leader to “stand up to” Trump:

Israel should stand up to President Trump and allow our colleagues to visit. Nobody has to agree with their opinions, but it will inevitably harm U.S.-Israel relations if members of Congress are banned from the country. We must find ways to come together; there’s enough division.

— Justin Amash (@justinamash) August 15, 2019

None of those pleas were enough to sway Israel’s leader, however.

Prime Minister Netanyahu defended his decision that barred Rep Omar and Rep Tlaib from the country saying:

‘We won’t allow those who deny our right to exist in this world to enter Israel. In principle, this is a very justified decision.”

More at HAARETZ and the New York Times.