Dutch media on September 16 extensively covered Prinsjesdag, with the King delivering the annual Speech from the Throne. Early reports noted scrutiny over outgoing Finance Minister Heinen's fiscal legacy and teacher frustration in Amsterdam. By late morning, the focus shifted to the King's speech, detailing budget plans, including rumored "secret austerity," and calls for cooperation amidst a damaged cabinet. Discussions also highlighted the speech's perceived dullness and its impact on citizens amid government cutbacks. Simultaneously, reports intensified on Israel's military operation in Gaza City, with mentions of Netanyahu and a UN commission's genocide allegations. The situation in Gaza City was also noted in the evening, highlighting further despair.