Netherlands Tightens Ban on Goods from Israeli Settlements
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By Станислав Окуневич
First reported by Globes · 1 day ago
What happened
The Netherlands has begun strictly enforcing a three-year ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Golan Heights. Dutch customs will inspect passenger luggage for these products, with violations potentially leading to significant fines or jail time.
- 01Netherlands enforces a ban on goods from Israeli settlements.
- 02The ban is effective for three years starting September 22.
- 03Violators face fines up to 100,000 euros or six years in prison.
- 04Customs will conduct random checks on flights and passengers.
- 05The EU's classification system for settlement goods will be used.
- 06Israel previously expelled Dutch representatives over the ban.
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