The Politics of Misreading: A Case Study in Selective Outrage The recent controversy surrounding UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's comments on Special Rapporteurs has the hallmarks of a classic diplomatic row, with accusations and counter accusations flying back and forth.
At its core, this is not just a spat between pro Israel lobby groups like UN Watch and the United Nations itself; it's also a symptom of a broader issue: the use of language to advance a particular agenda.
Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on Palestine, has long been a thorn in the side of Israel and its allies.