Israel bars Dutch officials from U.S. Gaza base over decision on settlements
Last month, a senior Dutch diplomat told Haaretz that the Netherlands will ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements starting September 22. A senior Dutch diplomat told Haaretz that Israel's decision to ban Dutch officials is unlikely to have any practical effect
The Israeli government has announced that it will expel representatives of the Netherlands from the Kiryat Gat International Support Center for Gaza, following the Dutch government's adoption of anti-Israel legislation. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar made the announcement, stating that the decision was made with the approval of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Dutch Embassy in Israel was notified of the expulsion on Tuesday evening. The reason for the expulsion is the Dutch government's ban on the import, sale, and purchase of products made in Israeli West Bank settlements and the Golan Heights, which came into effect on September 22. Sa ar emphasized that Israel will not allow measures to be taken against it without a response, and highlighted the recent wave of antisemitism in the Netherlands that has accompanied the Dutch government's anti-Israel policies.
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