Israel to revoke diplomatic status of Dutch officials in West Bank

The Punch | 27-09-2026 09:03pm |

Israel is revoking the diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials in the West Bank after the Netherlands began enforcing sanctions on settlement goods. The move comes in response to the Dutch government's decision to enforce sanctions on goods produced in Israeli settlements. The revocation of diplomatic status is a significant escalation in tensions between the two countries. The Netherlands' sanctions are part of a broader European effort to distinguish between Israel proper and settlements in the West Bank.

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