Israel Gives Dutch Envoys in Ramallah 7 Days to Return Diplomatic Documents Over Settlement Goods Ban
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar says diplomatic privileges will expire if the deadline passes without compliance.
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Israel has given Dutch diplomatic envoys based in Ramallah seven days to return diplomatic documents, according to Anadolu Agency, in response to a Dutch ban on importing goods from West Bank settlements.
Israeli Foreign Minister Sa'ar said that if the deadline passes, the diplomatic privileges and immunities Israel grants to the envoys will expire.
The move marks an escalation in tensions between Israel and the Netherlands following the Dutch government's decision to restrict settlement-linked goods.
It remains unclear how the Dutch government plans to respond to the ultimatum or whether it will affect broader diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The dispute adds to a wider pattern of friction between Israel and several European governments over policies related to West Bank settlements.
Sources
- Israel gives Dutch envoys in Ramallah 7 days to return diplomatic documents over ban on West Bank settlement goods — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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