Foreign Affairs
Israel Withdraws Diplomatic Status of Dutch Officials on West Bank Due to Trade Ban
Israel is withdrawing the diplomatic status of Dutch officials in Ramallah following the implementation of a trade ban on products from the occupied West Bank, which took effect on September 22. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the measure on X, stating that Israel will not ignore actions intended to harm the country. He reiterated calls for the Dutch government to address visible antisemitism and incitement in the Netherlands. This action follows the recent expulsion of two representatives from the International Gaza Support Centre. Saar emphasized that if the Netherlands wants to protect Palestinian interests, it must do so from Palestinian Authority territory rather than Israeli state territory.
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