The EU Delegation in Israel only has a problem with Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, and not with the existence and continuation of Israel as a colonial enterprise. The far-right minister was to represent the Israeli government during a diplomatic reception on 9 May marking Europe Day, but the event was cancelled over concerns that a diplomatic spat could arise between Israel and the EU over his presence. “It’s a shame that the EU, which pretends to represent democratic values and multiculturalism, behaves with undiplomatic gagging,” was Ben-Gvir’s reaction. The EU’s protest pretence should have attracted more scrutiny. Undeniably, Ben-Gvir’s rhetoric of open incitement to violence against Palestinians may prove a diplomatic liability for the EU and its … Continue reading The EU really values Israel’s colonial enterprise