Foreign Affairs
Dutch Minister Summons Israeli Ambassador After Revoking Diplomatic Status in West Bank
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen summoned the Israeli ambassador on Monday after Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Netherlands representatives in Ramallah. This measure responds to a Dutch trade ban on products from West Bank settlements that took effect on September 22, which Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized as unnecessary. The Netherlands argues these settlements violate international law and aims to prevent contributing to their existence through trade. This is the second time Israel has taken action against the Netherlands regarding this ban, following previous measures against International Gaza Support Centre staff.
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