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Dutch Foreign Minister Resigns, Sparking Cabinet Exodus Over Israel Policy

8/23/2025

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Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned after the cabinet declined to impose further sanctions on Israel.
His resignation prompted all ministers from the New Social Contract party to resign in solidarity.
The Netherlands condemned Israel's expansion of settlements in the West Bank and noted famine conditions in Gaza.
A successor for Veldkamp has not been appointed as the caretaker government will remain until October elections.

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Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned after the cabinet declined to impose further sanctions on Israel.
His resignation prompted all ministers from the New Social Contract party to resign in solidarity.
The Netherlands condemned Israel's expansion of settlements in the West Bank and noted famine conditions in Gaza.
A successor for Veldkamp has not been appointed as the caretaker government will remain until October elections.