"In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders stands virtually alone in defense of Israel flotilla attacks."
The Dutch government is condemning Israel's action against the flotilla that tried to reach Gaza. However, one Dutch politician is standing against the tide.
From the Dutch News, June 1:
MPs from across the political spectrum, even those traditionally supportive of Israel, have said they were shocked by Israel's actions.
However, PVV MP Geert Wilders said it is 'cheap' to attack Israel. 'I am certainly not going to make a cheap attack on Israel by howling in the woods with the rest of the wolves,' he told tv show Nova.
Israel was fully justified in entering the ships to see if they were also carrying weapons, he said.
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