The EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process, Sven Koopmans, is just one blatant example of why Israel fears nothing — and has nothing to fear — from international diplomats. In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, Koopman’s rhetoric of hope, imagination and positivity stands in stark contrast to the reality of Israel’s colonial expansion across occupied Palestine. While many diplomats hold Israel’s narrative supreme, Koopmans chose an alternative tactic that allows Israel’s narrative to thrive within his ambiguity. Dissociating from his diplomatic role, Koopmans described himself as coming from a privileged background and having no understanding of or expertise on colonialism: “I am this guy from Amsterdam. I was very lucky I grew up in a very … Continue reading Just one example of a diplomat unworthy of the role