US EditionDutch foreign minister resigns after failing to secure sanctions against Israel
- On August 22, 2025, Caspar Veldkamp stepped down from his role as the Netherlands' foreign minister following a cabinet impasse over proposed sanctions on Israel.
- His resignation followed unresolved cabinet debates over stronger measures amid internal government disagreement on Israel's Gaza war response.
- Veldkamp advocated for sanctions and restrictions on goods from settlements but encountered opposition within the cabinet, leading him to express that he faced resistance to taking further action.
- He expressed that he encountered resistance within the cabinet regarding further actions and acknowledged his inability to implement significant new measures.
- His resignation increased political tensions as his New Social Contract Party withdrew from the coalition, complicating the October 29 election campaign.
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