provocation

Israelis told themselves a story about how each provocation didn’t erode deterrence.

The move enraged not only the opposition but also the Brazilian football federation, which responded by suggesting the act was a "provocation to a rival and disrespects the game", one punishable by a yellow card.

Yet, instead of recognising that courage, much of the public reads it as provocation.

The GSF called Israel's interceptions illegal, while Israel described the flotilla's actions as a "provocation".

The rapid descent into delusion in the name of unmitigated cruelty and hollow provocation would be laughable if it weren’t terrifying at the same time.