Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah
The diplomats have seven days to return Israeli-issued papers, and their privileges will expire after the Netherlands began enforcing a settlement-goods ban.
- On Sunday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Israel revoked the credentials of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah, requiring them to return Israeli-issued documentation within seven days.
- The revocation follows the Netherlands' enforcement of a national ban on goods from Israeli settlements on September 22, with the Dutch government citing an "international legal obligation" regarding the settlements' status.
- Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry plans to provide up to 200,000 shekels to companies in affected settlements and help them find "alternative markets" including the Philippines, India, the United Arab Emirates, Chile, and Argentina.
- If the Netherlands wishes to continue representing its interests with the Palestinians, it may do so from Palestinian Authority territory, Sa'ar stated; Dutch Politician Geert Wilders supported the move, saying "Well done Gideon Sa'ar."
- Previously, Israel removed the Dutch mission from the international support center for Gaza operating out of Kiryat Gat, highlighting the complex requirement for diplomats accredited to the Palestinian Authority to operate from Israel.
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Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats in West Bank over settlement goods ban
Israel will revoke the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials based in the occupied West Bank after the Netherlands began enforcing a ban on goods from Israeli settlements, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Sunday. The officials have seven days to surrender their Israeli-issued diplomatic papers, he said.
After deadline, diplomatic privileges and immunities Israel grants diplomats will expire, says Foreign Minister Sa’ar
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Noticias ao MinutoAny country that acts hostilely and unilaterally against Israel will lose influence and relevance in the region, said the head of Israeli diplomacy
The Dutch decision also affects businesses and travellers, whose baggage is now checked at the airport to detect any product from Israeli settlements.
Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch envoys over West Bank settlement sanctions
Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats representing the Netherlands with the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah after the Netherlands brought in a ban on settlement goods. The move sharpens a wider dispute as more countries impose restrictions linked to Israeli settlements.
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