[jfman]

Originally Posted by Chris

Israel has diplomatic cover from the United States, which despite its military and economic power is unable to operate entirely alone. Protests in European capitals pressurise European governments to moderate their support, which ultimately makes it more difficult for the USA to continue to support Israel. That’s the theory anyway, though any effects would be subtle and slow-acting.

But even if it had no perceivable diplomatic effect at all, what’s wrong with taking a moral stand? 300,000 people taking an active stand on an issue is surely healthy for a democracy.

Very well put.