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The Netherlands confronts Israel while hiding from its own Jewish history - opinion

The Netherlands invokes international law against Israel, but its selective outrage reveals a deeper failure to reckon with its past.

 Ronald Visee holds a Netherlands flag flying at half-mast
Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters were barred from attending their team’s match against Aston Villa – an example of how pressure surrounding Israeli participation has moved into European sport.

Netherlands 'leading hotbed of antisemitism': Israel condemns Hapoel Beersheba ban

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Museumplein ahead of a 6 km march through the city as part of a protest demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 5, 2025.

Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods

Travelers wait in a departure hall at the Netherlands's Schiphol airport, a day after a strike by KLM luggage handlers caused many flights to be canceled, near Amsterdam, April 24, 2022

Dutch customs assures 'Post' that checks are routine despite Foreign Ministry warning - exclusive


Netherlands arrests two for Hamas fundraising

Pro-Israel organizations have alleged that the suspects are likely Amin Abou Rashed and his daughter Israa, the former having made headlines in the past for his Hamas ties.

 Police officers wearing body armor

Dutch archives on accused Nazi collaborators to open to the public in 2025

“Genocidal crimes leave a very long legacy behind them,” Shapiro said. “For better or worse, the only way to resolve some of those issues is to have your eyes wide open and look at the past openly.."

 SANDRA KRAIL (L) of the Netherlands seen during a ceremony at Yad Vashem honoring her grandparents Johannes and Jantje Keijl-Schoemaler as Righteous Among the Nations.

Newly-revealed treasure map may lead to Nazi spoils

The public can see the map as well as hundreds of other World War II - era documents since the Archives declassified them as part of their annual Open Access Day.

 Illustrative image of a treasure map.

Dutch gov. chooses Israeli start-up Atriis as its travel management platform

The eight-year agreement follows an extensive 18-month tender.

 King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands poses with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the new members of the Dutch Government at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, January 10, 2022.

Dutch Princess under heavy security due to organized crime threats

Suspicions fall on the "Mocro Mafia," a Moroccan criminal syndicate operating in the Netherlands and Belgium, which also recently threatened the Belgian Minister of Justice.

 Dutch Crown Princess Amalia attends on the day King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands gives a speech as the government presents its annual budget, in the Hague, the Netherlands

Three Dutch commandos shot outside of Indianapolis hotel

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, two of the victims are listed in critical condition, and the third victim is listed in stable condition.

Investigators are on the scene following a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., April 16, 2021.

Dutch city renames square named for mayor who betrayed Jews to Nazis

In 2020, a local historian discovered that Jetze Tjalma, who had been mayor of Hoogeveen for 30 years until 1958, was the first mayor in Nazi-occupied Netherlands to hand over a list of local Jews.

 A view of Municipality Park, formerly named Mayor Tjalma Park, in Hogeveen, the Netherlands

Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind painting in Scotland

National Galleries of Scotland discovered a hidden Vincent Van Gogh portrait after preparing for an upcoming exhibition.

 A self portrait of Vincent Van Gogh

Costco promotes controversial Anne Frank book after its suspension

Costco’s promotion of the book is “continuing the trend of Americans wanting less to directly talk about the Holocaust and more to talk near it,” tweeted author Maris Kreizman.

 A car passes by a Costco store in Seattle.

New Dutch government sworn in 10 months after last election

The new Dutch government has been sworn in and promises generous spending on sustainable energy, housing, childcare and education, but will first have to deal with the coronavirus crisis.

 King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Prime Minister Mark Rutte talk before signing Royal Decrees at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, January 10, 2022.