New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- Since mid-2025, Israel's international standing has undergone significant strain. Several of its closest allies have begun to reconsider their relationships reminiscent of the diplomatic shifts witnessed during the apartheid era in South Africa. Countries such as the Netherlands have imposed restrictions on arms exports; Germany, long Israel's most steadfast European ally, is tightening controls on weapons components; and France, Canada, and the UK are preparing to recognize the State of Palestine. This emerging realignment suggests that a coordinated sanctions regime against Israel-akin to the one that helped isolate apartheid South Africa-could materialize within a few years, potentially as early as 2029 or 2030. ...