“In the face of the diplomatic terror that rears its head these days, I am obliged to present the truth for the sake of the people of Israel and our common future in our homeland,” was Danny Danon’s response to being appointed Israel ambassador to the UN for a second time. It is, of course, the Palestinians who are facing “diplomatic terror”, as well as colonial aggression and genocide because their legitimate right to all forms of struggle have been bludgeoned into oblivion by the UN and Israel and its powerful allies. Presenting the truth, though, has never been on the agenda for Israeli officials, Danon included. Consider this, for example: In order to rescue four hostages from Gaza, Israel … Continue reading Genocide or forced transfer; Danon’s choice of colonial propaganda at the UN