Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban
Israel's foreign minister said Dutch officials in the occupied West Bank must surrender their diplomatic papers after the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on settlement goods.
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Israel will revoke the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday, after the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on goods originating from Israeli settlements.
Saar said the affected officials have seven days to surrender their Israeli-issued diplomatic papers, formalizing the move to strip them of their accredited status in the territory.
The decision follows the Netherlands' implementation of restrictions on the import of settlement goods, a policy that aligns with a broader European position treating Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank as distinct from Israel itself for trade purposes.
The revocation marks a diplomatic escalation between Israel and the Netherlands, adding to broader tensions between Israel and several European governments over policies related to the settlements and the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Neither Saar's statement nor the available reporting detailed further retaliatory or diplomatic steps beyond the accreditation move, though the seven-day deadline sets a near-term marker for how the dispute develops.
The move is likely to draw a response from Dutch authorities, given the direct impact on their diplomatic presence in the West Bank.
Sources
- Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban — France 24 — English
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