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Foreign minister Casper Veldkamp finally draws a red line over Israel’s intervention in Gaza, but will it be the fault line that ruptures the coalition? The conflict is also the focus of protests at ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. But at least one of the coalition parties has something to celebrate, as MEPs vote to downgrade the protected status of the wolf. And the close-knit fishing community of Urk launches a scheme to find former residents who were lost at sea.

Patrons can also listen to our May bonus episode on the end of the Second World War and the German surrender

Ophef of the week: Brabant village sheep driven out by grumbling locals (Omroep Gelderland)

Alderman’s career hits the skids after car-crash visit to brewery (NOS)

Hoofddorp changes fountain name that has locals tongue-tied

News

Veldkamp calls for EU to review relations with Israel in wake of Gaza plan

Isolated Wilders demands answers on cabinet’s shiifting stance on Israel

Philips expects to lose €300m as result of Trump’s tariff war

Import tariffs set to slow Dutch economy, CPB warns (CPB website)

Business confidence falls again but fewer firms report problems

Five arrested during Liberation Day celebrations in Wageningen

Polish PM Tusk urges European solidarity against Russian threat

The Netherlands celebrates 80 years of freedom

Dutch minister hails European parliament vote on wolf protection

Gelderland authorises killing of wolf that bit woman twice

Geese much more damaging to farmland than wolves: BIJ12

Former island community in quest to trace fishermen lost at sea

Sport

Perisic hat-trick for PSV sets up clash of Champions League contenders

Vitesse Arnhem part company with coach John van den Brom (AD.nl)

NOS are broadcasting the women’s KNVB cup final between PSV and Twente live from 1.55pm on Saturday, May 10