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Dutch ban on West Bank, Golan imports 'outrageous, offensive,' Foreign Min. official tells 'Post'
Foreign Ministry Political Director Gilad Cohen said the Dutch import ban harms all Israelis and warned Jerusalem would respond to unilateral measures.
FM Sa’ar revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats operating in Ramallah over West Bank trade ban
Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products
Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press
Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war
According to AVROTROS Director-General Taco Zimmerman, "It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character."
Netherlands to prohibit imports, sales of West Bank settlement products
The ban, which will take effect on September 22, 2026, is more symbolic in value than practical, as it will be challenging to enforce.
Dutch police foil alleged bomb, arson plot against synagogue - report
Dutch police have stated the suspect was allegedly involved in plans to either plant an explosive device or set fire to the synagogue.
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional suspects are expected to be arrested in Israel and other European countries.
Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD stressed that the threats to the Netherlands primarily emanate from Russia and China.
Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks
Since 2025, the Netherlands has had a security fund for Jewish schools, institutions, and events. For this, it structurally allocated €1.3 million per year.
Palestinians appear as largest asylum seeker group in Netherlands early 2026 data
Dutch data shows asylum seekers with "unknown nationalities," largely consisting of Palestinians, formed the biggest group in early 2026 applications.
Europe’s largest Apple museum opens in the Netherlands
The city of Utrecht has become a pilgrimage destination for technology enthusiasts, with the opening of the continent’s most comprehensive museum dedicated to the legacy of Steve Jobs.
First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered
The move follows an explosion this month at a synagogue in Liege, an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam, and an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam.
Dutch House of Representatives adopts motion to ban Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands
The motion, proposed by Party for Freedom (PVV) MPs Maikel Boon and Geert Wilders, is not the first time PVV has tried to ban the MB; it is the first time it has been successful.
