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Israel Expels Dutch Representatives Over Anti-Israel Policies and Settlement Opposition
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel ordered Dutch representatives to leave within a week due to the Netherlands' anti-Israel trade law and opposition to West Bank settlements. The move follows Dutch participation in a multinational condemnation of Israeli housing plans in the E1 area near Jerusalem.
- 01Israel expels Dutch representatives from Gaza support center and embassies within a week.
- 02The expulsion follows Dutch law banning trade with settlements in occupied territories.
- 03Foreign Minister Sa'ar cited rising antisemitism and boycotts in the Netherlands.
- 04Netanyahu advised the expulsion amid escalating diplomatic tensions.
- 05The Netherlands joined six countries condemning Israel's E1 settlement housing plans.
- 06The international statement called for Israel to halt West Bank settlement expansion immediately.
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