Israel revokes Dutch diplomats’ status over sanctions on settlements
Israel escalates retaliatory measures as Western sanctions target illegal West Bank settlements.
Israel has withdrawn the diplomatic credentials of Dutch diplomats operating in Ramallah, following the Netherlands' decision to ban goods from Israeli settlements. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced on X that the Dutch diplomats must return their Israeli-issued documentation within seven days, after which their privileges and immunities will expire.
Israel's move comes amid escalating violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and the Netherlands' efforts to fulfill its international legal obligation to not contribute to the unlawful situation in the settlements. Other European countries, including Ireland, Belgium, and Spain, have followed suit with similar bans.
Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry plans to assist companies in the settlements with up to 200,000 shekels and help them find alternative markets, despite the ban.
Written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah over West Bank trade ban middleeasteye.net
- Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah sabcnews.com
- Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban france24.com
- Israel revoking credentials of Dutch diplomats to Ramallah after settlement ban takes effect timesofisrael.com
- Israel to revoke diplomatic status of Dutch officials in West Bank punchng.com
- Israel retaliates against Dutch boycott, revokes diplomats' immunity israelnationalnews.com
- Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah english.ajel.sa
- Israel's occupation of Syria is starting to mirror the West Bank haaretz.com
