In the UK specifically, there has been an undeniable sea-change in the way that self-declared ‚friends‘ of Israel have drawn a red line – adding their voices of criticism to more vociferous condemnation heard at numerous, large-scale demonstrations. (…)

Israel already stood charged with systematic violations of international law, apartheid, and institutionalised discrimination, even before the barbaric attack on the Gaza Strip. Now with the evidence of new war crimes there for all to see, Israel‘s isolation will only increase, and, despite the predictable backlash, Palestine solidarity campaigning will take a significant step forward.