Dutch Opposition Leader Geert Wilders Visits West Bank Settlement to Console Family of Fallen Israeli Fighter
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By עידן בלומהוף
First reported by Now 14 · Jul 26, 2026
What happened
Dutch opposition leader Geert Wilders visited the West Bank settlement Gilad Farm to console the family of Benyahu Malt, an Israeli fighter killed in a recent terror attack. Wilders expressed European support amid rising tensions, while the Netherlands announced a ban on settlement product trade starting September 22. Malt was remembered as a devoted soldier and family man deeply connected to the land.
- 01Geert Wilders visited Gilad Farm to console the family of slain Israeli fighter Benyahu Malt.
- 02Wilders emphasized European support, saying millions share the family's pain.
- 03Yossi Dagan praised Malt's bravery and role in northern Shomron's security.
- 04The Netherlands will ban trade in West Bank settlement products from September 22.
- 05Malt was a commander known for quick responses to security threats and community dedication.
- 06The Dutch move follows EU failure to agree on sanctions against settlement trade.
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