It is time for Brazil to give up its diplomatic timidity and stand up to Israel’s arrogance.
![An Israeli official recently called Brazil a 'diplomatic dwarf' [AFP/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20148319114308734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)

Salem Nasser is Professor of International Law at Fundacao Getulio Vargas in Sao Paulo Brazil.
It is time for Brazil to give up its diplomatic timidity and stand up to Israel’s arrogance.
![An Israeli official recently called Brazil a 'diplomatic dwarf' [AFP/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/20148319114308734_20.jpeg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)