Netherlands
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Netherlands, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
AstraZeneca Israel Appoints Maria Miller as New CEO After Leadership Shift
AstraZeneca Israel named Maria Miller as its new CEO after Ohad Goldberg moved to lead AstraZeneca South Korea. Miller, with 20 years of pharma experience, will return from the Ne…
Dutch Far-Right Leader Demands Expulsion Over Pro-Hamas 'October 7' Shirt in Amsterdam Supermarket
A pro-Palestinian man wore a shirt referencing the October 7 Hamas attack in an Amsterdam supermarket, prompting far-right leader Geert Wilders to demand his arrest and expulsion…
Young Cancer Survivors Share Healing Journey on Dutch Sailing Trip Amid Personal Losses
An Israeli nonprofit organized an eight-day sailing trip in the Netherlands for young cancer survivors, including 21-year-old Roni Hamburger, who lost her brother in military serv…
British MI6 Tops European Intelligence Ranking, Israel’s Mossad Highly Regarded
A European intelligence ranking places British MI6 first, followed by France’s DGSE and the Netherlands, with Israel’s Mossad highly respected despite not being formally surveyed…
Israeli Football Fans Face Wide Ticket Price Variations Across Europe and the US
Israeli football fans face significant ticket price differences across Europe and the US, with prices influenced heavily by the opponent and location. West Ham offers the cheapest…
Julian Brandt Impresses in Ajax Debut, Casting Doubt on Oscar Gloukh's Role
Ajax began the 2026 Eredivisie season with a 2-0 win over Zwolle, but struggled despite the victory. New signing Julian Brandt impressed by scoring and creating chances after repl…
Ajax Struggles in Season Opener as Israeli Midfielder Oscar Gloukh Sees Limited Impact
Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh started for Ajax in their 2-0 Eredivisie win over Zwolle but struggled to make a significant impact before being substituted after 60 minutes. Ajax…
Renowned Jerusalem Pediatrician Dr. R. Alexander Dufark Passes Away After Illness
Dr. R. Alexander Dufark, a respected pediatrician and family doctor in Jerusalem's Beit Vagan neighborhood, died after a serious illness. Born in the Netherlands and a devout Jew…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Rejects Low Offer from Lecce for Defender Tyrese Asante
Maccabi Tel Aviv rejected Lecce's low 1.5 million euro offer for defender Tyrese Asante, who is valued at 4 million euros. Asante, a key player since 2024, said a transfer this su…
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Tyrese Asante Open to Summer Transfer but Ready to Stay
Tyrese Asante, Maccabi Tel Aviv's defender, said a summer transfer is possible but he is ready to stay if no better offer arises. He aims to play for a top club in a major league…
PSV Eyes Fourth Straight Eredivisie Title Amidst Ajax and Feyenoord Challenges
PSV Eindhoven aims for a fourth consecutive Eredivisie title with strong new signings and a 48.6% chance to win. Ajax, under new coach Mitchell and led by Oscar Gloukh, has a 10.2…
KLM and United Airlines Resume Flights to Israel Amid Improved Security Outlook
KLM will resume Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flights on August 25 after suspending service due to security issues, while United Airlines plans to restart flights to Israel on September 8.
Oscar Gloukh Shines with Hat-Trick as Ajax Returns to European Competition
Oscar Gloukh scored a hat-trick for Ajax in a Conference League match, playing a freer attacking role under coach Mitchell. His performance signals a strong season ahead amid team…
Israeli Passengers Seize Blue Bird Plane Equipment in Dutch Court Over Flight Cancellation Dispute
Twenty-eight Israeli passengers sued Blue Bird Airways and Kavim Hofesh for compensation after a 2024 flight cancellation. They obtained a Dutch court order to seize Blue Bird's a…
Israeli Businessman Gad Ze'ev Negotiates $550 Million Buyback of Gadot Group
Gad Ze'ev is negotiating to buy back Gadot Group for $550 million, 27 years after selling his shares. Gadot holds a 30% stake in Haifa Port, partnered with India's Adani Group. Th…
Dutch Leader Wilders Praises Netanyahu, Warns Europe on Islam and Antisemitism
Dutch politician Geert Wilders criticized Europe's immigration policies and rising antisemitism, praised Israeli PM Netanyahu's fight against jihadism, and warned of Iran's threat…
Israel's U20 Women's Water Polo Team Dominates France at European Championship
Israel's U20 women's water polo team defeated France 19-9 at the European Championship in Portugal, securing their first tournament win and advancing to play Serbia for ninth plac…
Dutch Media Urge Ajax to Keep Oscar Gloukh in Starting Lineup Despite Julian Brandt Signing
Dutch football analysts warn Ajax against benching Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh following Julian Brandt's transfer from Dortmund, emphasizing Gloukh's growing impact and the ne…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Agreement to Transfer Anass Achahbar to Lecce
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to agreeing on a transfer of Dutch defender Anass Achahbar to Italian club Lecce, with negotiations progressing and an improved offer expected soon.
Netherlands Classifies Israel Alongside Iran and Russia as Foreign Influence Threat
The Netherlands' security agency has classified Israel alongside Iran and Russia as a foreign influence threat, triggering a diplomatic crisis. The move follows Israeli actions du…
Flyers in Amsterdam Urge Reporting and Boycotting Israelis Ahead of Pride Parade
Flyers distributed in Amsterdam before the Pride Parade urged residents to boycott Israeli artists and report Israelis, labeling them as war criminals. The organization RITA denie…
Israeli Artist Shira HaIvri Gifts Golden Drum to Miriam Adelson Honoring Jewish Resilience
Israeli artist Shira HaIvri created a golden drum symbolizing hope and redemption, which she gifted to Miriam Adelson at an IAC gala. HaIvri’s journey from secular art student to…
Israel Faces Severe Midwife Shortage Impacting Maternal and Infant Care
Israel faces a critical shortage of midwives, with a 20% deficit in staffing leading to compromised care for mothers and newborns. Despite 150 new midwives graduating annually, in…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Defender Roy Revivo in Advanced Talks to Leave Club
Roy Revivo, Maccabi Tel Aviv's defender, is in advanced talks to leave the club and may miss the Europa League qualifier against CSKA Sofia. His agent is negotiating with European…
Israel's U16 Water Polo Team Secures Dramatic Win Over Ukraine at World Championship
Israel's U16 water polo team won 12-11 against Ukraine at the World Championship in Croatia, marking their first victory in the tournament. Aviv Gadron scored the winning goal in…
Study Finds Longer Life Expectancy Often Means More Years with Poor Health
A global study led by Professor Simon Hay found that longer life expectancy often results in more years lived with significant health issues, especially in wealthy countries like…
Israeli Footballers Face Israeli Teams Abroad in Rare International Matches
Israeli footballers playing abroad have rarely faced Israeli teams in international competitions, with only nine such instances recorded. The upcoming match between Hapoel Be'er S…
Former Barcelona Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen Joins Ajax on Loan
Marc-André ter Stegen, former Barcelona goalkeeper, has joined Ajax on a one-year loan to regain fitness and playing time after injuries. He reunites with coach Mitchell and joins…
Charon Sherri Faces Former Club Maccabi Haifa in Champions League Qualifier
Charon Sherri, former Maccabi Haifa star, will face his old club in the 2026 Champions League qualifiers with Dutch side NEC Nijmegen. Sherri scored in Haifa's historic 4-0 win ov…
Dutch Law Banning Israeli Settlement Goods Signals Deep Political Shift
The Netherlands passed a law banning Israeli settlement goods, reflecting a broader political shift influenced by historical complexities and current demographic changes. This mov…
Tnuva Launches Spelt Drink Amid Growing Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Market
Tnuva has launched a spelt-based milk alternative in Israel, featuring only four ingredients and targeting the growing plant-based milk market. The drink offers a creamy, mild fla…
Ajax's Oscar Gloukh Faces Crucial Season Under Coach Michel's Tough Leadership
Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh faces a crucial season at Ajax under new coach Michel, who demands higher discipline and leadership. After a tough debut season, Gloukh has started…
Wesley Pataci Impresses in AZ Alkmaar's 4-0 Dutch Super Cup Win Over PSV
Wesley Pataci, formerly of Maccabi Tel Aviv, scored in AZ Alkmaar's 4-0 Dutch Super Cup win over PSV Eindhoven, impressing Dutch media with his talent and potential. Alkmaar capit…
Former Manchester City and Dortmund Winger Jayden Braaf Arrives in Israel for Hapoel Haifa Trial
Dutch winger Jayden Braaf, formerly of Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, has arrived in Israel to trial with Hapoel Haifa. Despite a promising youth career, injuries and disc…
Daniel Amit and Emily Damari Request Guests Avoid Red at Their Wedding
Daniel Amit and Emily Damari, a couple deeply connected to Maccabi Tel Aviv football club, are marrying on August 27 in Tel Aviv and have requested guests avoid wearing red, inclu…
European Rabbis’ President Criticizes Belgium’s Criminal Probe of Jewish Mohels as Religious Persecution
Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt condemned Belgium’s criminal investigation of Jewish mohels in Antwerp as a politically motivated attack on religious freedom. Since May 2025, three mohe…
Israel Ranks Second Most Expensive Globally in Big Mac Index Reflecting High Food Costs
Israel ranks second globally in the Big Mac Index, reflecting high food prices and a strong shekel. The Big Mac costs $7.67 in Israel, up 25% in dollar terms from two years ago. T…
Former Manchester City Winger Jayden Braaf Trials with Hapoel Haifa After Year Without Play
Dutch winger Jayden Braaf, formerly of Manchester City's youth system and recently without a club for nearly a year, is trialing with Hapoel Haifa and will play in the Toto Cup ma…
Ajax's Oscar Gloukh Scores Hat-Trick After Tactical Halftime Shift
Israeli player Oscar Gloukh scored three goals in 18 minutes after a halftime tactical change helped Ajax beat Vojvodina 4-1 and advance in the Conference League.
Samaria Council Grants Honorary Citizenship to Dutch PM Candidate Geert Wilders
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, awarded honorary citizenship to Dutch PM candidate Geert Wilders for his strong support of Israel and settlements. Wilders visit…
Gabi Kanikovski Leads Ferencváros Past Sétav Lemkin in Israeli Derby
Israeli player Gabi Kanikovski helped Ferencváros overcome Twente 3-4 on aggregate in Europa League qualifiers, while Iham Shhada’s team was eliminated. Both Israelis started thei…
Pro-Palestinian Group Files Criminal Complaint to Detain Israeli Academic in Netherlands
A pro-Palestinian group filed a criminal complaint in the Netherlands against Israeli academic L.H., accusing him of war crimes during his IDF service in Gaza. L.H. is currently j…
Ajax's Abdullah Ouzan Vows to Compete with Oscar Gloukh for Starting Spot
Seventeen-year-old Abdullah Ouzan of Ajax is determined to compete with Israeli Oscar Gloukh for a starting role as Ajax prepares for their UEFA Conference League match against Vo…
Former Israeli Climate Chief Warns Rising Groundwater Could Flood Coastal High-Rises Amid Climate Crisis
Dr. Gil Proaktor, former Israeli climate official, warns that rising groundwater from sea level rise threatens to flood foundations of coastal high-rises. He criticizes Israel's l…
Surprise Elimination of Lech Poznan Complicates Hapoel Be'er Sheva's European Path
Lech Poznan's surprising exit from Champions League qualifiers threatens Hapoel Be'er Sheva's seeding in the Europa League playoff, potentially forcing them to play away first leg…
Israel Faces Shortage of 3,000 Teachers and 200 Kindergarten Teachers Ahead of School Year
Israel faces a shortage of 3,000 teachers and 200 kindergarten teachers, mainly in Tel Aviv and central regions, with unqualified staff filling gaps. Schools may open with one tea…
Netherlands Enacts Strict Ban on Trade with Israeli Settlements, Excludes Booking.com
The Netherlands has passed a strict law banning trade with Israeli settlements, including the Golan Heights, effective September 22. The law prohibits buying or selling goods from…
Dutch Freedom Party Leader Geert Wilders Expresses Strong Support for Israel in Exclusive Interview
Israeli journalist Libby Alon interviewed Dutch Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders, who reaffirmed his strong support for Israel amid concerns about rising antisemitism and immigr…