Israel calls Brazil a 'diplomatic dwarf' and 'irrelevant', then brings up World Cup humiliation

[Cali_Democrat]

Israel calls Brazil a ‘diplomatic dwarf’ – and then brings up World Cup humiliation
By Adam Taylor July 25 at 11:31 AM

In a statement on Wednesday, Brazil condemned what it said was a "disproportionate use of force" by Israel in its Gaza Strip offensive by pulling out its ambassador from Tel Aviv for "consultation." The country is the second country to recall its ambassador from Israel; Ecuador did so earlier in the week.

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Things soon took a turn for the worse. “This is an unfortunate demonstration of why Brazil, an economic and cultural giant, remains a diplomatic dwarf,” Israeili Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said on Thursday, the Jerusalem Post reports. “The moral relativism behind this move makes Brazil an irrelevant diplomatic partner, one who creates problems rather than contributes to solutions.”

That insult wasn't the worst that Israel had reserved for Brazil, however. In an interview with the Brazilian media, Palmor brought up the most humiliating moment in recent Brazilian history – this summer's stunning World Cup semifinal loss to Germany.

"Israel's response is perfectly proportioned in accordance with international law," Palmor said in an interview with the Jornal Nacional TV show late Thursday. "This is not football. In football, when a game ends in a draw, you think it is proportional, but when it finishes 7-1 it's disproportionate. Sorry to say, but not so in real life and under international law."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2014/07/25/israel-brings-up-brazils-world-cup-humiliation-and-calls-the-country-a-diplomatic-dwarf/

It appears the children are in charge of the Israeli government.

[Comrade Grumpy]

1. This guy is not a very good diplomat. I hope Brazil remembers.

[BillZBubb]

2. Israel: Winning hearts and minds across the planet!

Israel certainly whines loudly about the actions of a diplomatic "dwarf". Methinks they doth protest too much.

Here's hoping the crude and insulting Israeli response creates a snowball effect with other countries who are sitting on the fence.

[Turbineguy]

3. Stupid stuff to say.

Although this guy could have a brilliant career in the US as a republican.

[4139]

4. Ouch!

And Brazil pulling its ambassador was childish.

[edbermac]

5. "I know you are but what am I?"

Oh brother.

[Louisiana1976]

6. What mean things for Israel to say.

[malaise]

7. Funny Israel didn't even make the final 32 teams

What a stupid analogy. Fugg 'em!!
Wrong and strong war criminals.

[trumad]

8. Yeah---that made me laugh...

Dude--- at least Brazil made it to the final 4.

[malaise]

9. Still shaking head

I mean Dude please!!

[BlindTiresias]

10. So...

Israel is adhering to the coked out crimelord school of diplomacy?

[TheDebbieDee]

11. Who knew a nuclear power could be SO childish?!?!?!

[BainsBane]

12. Them's fighing words

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

13. Mr. Pot, Mr. Kettle calling on line one....

[estevamsp33]

14. That would be funny if it wasn't tragic.

Interesting that Israel now thinks Brazil is "irrelevant".

They had quite a different opinion when Brazil presided the 1947 United Nations session that created the state of Israel and lobbied to get votes in favor of them among South American nations.

Last time Brazil fought a war, Israel didn't even exist as an independent country. They should be trying to learn something about diplomacy with Brazil, one of the most respected nations worldwide and a very rare example of a country that has diplomatic ties and cordial relations with every nation on Earth, and that has lived in peace with its neighbors for more than 150 years.

[randome]

15. It's almost as if Israel is saying to the world, "Fuck it, we LIKE being hated!"

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