Coalition Divided over Additional Pressure on Israel, Vvd Does Not Want a Condemnation of Ally

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In the debate on the Middle East, it became clear that coalition parties D66 and CDA are in favor of additional sanctions against Israel, but the VVD is opposed. The VVD also does not want a condemnation of "our ally".

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The governing party VVD refuses to condemn Israel's decision to build dozens of new settlements in the West Bank. "We are very concerned about this situation. But I do not think condemnation is appropriate at this moment," said Nicole Maes in a debate on the Middle East.