Netherlands
Nazi-looted ‘Portrait of a Lady’ to return to Jewish heir after 80 years in Argentina
The painting had been part of the renowned collection of Jacques Goudstikker, one of Europe's leading art dealers before World War II.
Five European nations seek deals to send migrants out of the EU
European states criticize Israel, but keep relying on its defense technology - analysis
Rwandan genocide suspect jailed for life in Netherlands for 1994 war crimes
Israel now has the power to respond to action against it with diplomatic consequences - editorial
“Our message is clear,” Sa’ar wrote. “Those who act against Israel will have no foothold in the region. Israel will not allow measures to be taken against it without a response.”
Israel removes Netherlands representatives from Gaza center following settlement goods ban
In a statement released on X/Twitter, Sa’ar highlighted the Netherlands’s recent ban on the import of products made in Israeli West Bank settlements as an example of Dutch anti-Israel policies.
Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war
According to AVROTROS Director-General Taco Zimmerman, "It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character."
Explosion in Rotterdam kills at least one person, is under investigation
The cause of the explosion is still unclear and is being investigated.
Blue Bird adds fourth weekly Tel Aviv-Amsterdam flight as summer demand rises
The additional service will begin on August 10, with flights operating four days a week and one-way fares starting at €164.
Previously undiscovered ancient Egyptian tomb found at Theban necropolis on Nile's west bank
Inscriptions found within the tomb bear the name of its owner, “Paser,” as well as wall paintings depicted Paser worshipping the shrines of several deities.
Dutch descendant of Righteous Among the Nations fights for Israeli residency
The Interior Ministry rejected Ellen Monique Tjittes' application, citing an age restriction that her attorney says conflicts with the procedure and a January 2026 court ruling.
ICC dismisses prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomatic sources say
France said on Thursday it would vote in favor of the removal of Khan. The Netherlands, which hosts the court in The Hague, has also said it would support his dismissal.
Debate erupts in Rotterdam over Israeli ambassador's planned speech at Holocaust memorial event
On July 30, Ambassador Vapni is set to speak at Loods 24, the site of a warehouse from which 6,790 Rotterdam Jews were deported to concentration and extermination camps in 1942.
Netherlands to prohibit imports, sales of West Bank settlement products
The ban, which will take effect on September 22, 2026, is more symbolic in value than practical, as it will be challenging to enforce.
