As the war in Gaza grinds on, Israel's international isolation appears to be deepening.
Is it approaching a 'South Africa moment', when a combination of political pressure, economic, sporting and cultural boycotts helped to force Pretoria to abandon apartheid?
Or can the right-wing government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weather the diplomatic storm, leaving Israel free to pursue its goals in Gaza and the occupied West Bank without causing permanent damage to its international standing?
Two former prime ministers, Ehud Barak and Ehud Olmert, have already accused Netanyahu of turning Israel into an international pariah.
Thanks to a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court, the number of countries Netanyahu can travel to without the risk of being arrested has shrunk dramatically.
At the UN, several countries, including Britain, France, Australia, Belgium and Canada, have said they are planning to recognise Palestine as a state next week.
And Gulf countries, reacting with fury to last Tuesday's Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, have been meeting in Doha to discuss a unified response, calling on nations in relations with Israel to reconsider their ties.
However, with alarming images of starvation emerging from Gaza, many European governments are expressing their displeasure in ways that go beyond mere statements.
Recent sanctions from Belgium include a ban on imports from illegal settlements, while Spain has taken steps to enforce an arms embargo and other restrictions.
In Hollywood, over 4,000 signatures have been gathered in support of a boycott against Israeli entertainment sectors tied to the conflict.
As protests disrupt sporting events involving Israeli teams, the question remains whether Israel can navigate these turbulent diplomatic waters and reverse its downward trajectory on the international stage.
