Public Sentiment & Political Implications - The Netherlands was once considered one of the most pro-Israeli countries in Europe [1] - A demonstration of this size (approximately 250,000 people) would have been inconceivable a decade ago in The Netherlands [1][2] - Approximately 250,000 Dutch citizens protested against the Gaza situation [2] - The author believes Israel has irreversibly lost the Dutch public's support [2] - Future Dutch governments will find it increasingly difficult to support Israel [2]

RT Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal)Israel’s Defense Minister revels in a 9/11 style attack on Gaza’s largest residential tower, as his apartheid army destroys entire neighborhoodsThe US just announced $6.4 billion in new weapons to these maniacs ...

Political/Social Impact - South Africa to reopen inquest into Steve Biko's 1977 death [1] - Steve Biko's death after alleged torture by apartheid authorities provoked worldwide condemnation [1]