In a move that has left many scratching their heads, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has emerged as the star of his own geopolitical game show, "Sanction Roulette." The latest episode features two lucky contestants: Israeli Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, who are being considered for sanctions due to their alleged habit of crafting "hate messages" against Palestinians. With a flair for the dramatic, Borrell took to the stage in Brussels, announcing that he had summoned the EU members to weigh the pros and cons of slapping sanctions on the two ministers. "I thought, why not inject a little suspense into international diplomacy?" Borrell quipped, channeling his inner game show host. "Will the EU opt for a spin of the sanction wheel, or will they stick to boring old diplomacy? The choice is yours!" Audience members, consisting of bewildered diplomats and confused journalists, watched as Borrell spun an oversized wheel emblazoned with the words “Sanction!” and “Not Today!” In an unexpected twist, the wheel landed on “Public Shaming,” leading Borrell to announce, “Guess we’ll have to settle for some good old-fashioned name-calling for now!” However, details of the ministers’ alleged offences remain sketchy. While Borrell has been vocal about Ben-Gvir and Smotrich’s “sinister” statements, no specifics have emerged to clarify whether they were discussing policy, cracking jokes, or simply sharing their favorite pasta recipes. The ambiguity has sparked speculation that the real game is simply to keep Borrell in the headlines. Public reactions vary. Critics of Borrell’s approach question if such a strategy might trivialize serious issues. “I guess if sanctions don’t land, we can always resort to social media roasts?” one analyst pondered. Meanwhile, supporters argue that the EU should embrace this new era of diplomacy that feels like it’s borrowed from a reality TV show. Meanwhile, back in Israel, Ben-Gvir and Smotrich haven’t exactly been sitting on their hands. Reports suggest that they are now consulting their lawyers, PR teams, and maybe even a few scriptwriters to prepare for their potential appearances on the next season of "Sanction Roulette." “If it’s a game,” Ben-Gvir said at a recent press conference, “then I’d at least like to choose the board.” As Borrell's game continues to roll on, one thing is certain: the stakes are higher than ever. As countries contemplate the possibility of sanctions, international relations might just become the next big avenue for high-stakes entertainment. Who knew diplomacy could be this fun? Tune in next week to see if diplomacy really is just bad comedy or if it can muster the seriousness to tackle deeply rooted issues—after all, the best laughs often come from the most unexpected places!