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Israel Revokes Dutch Diplomatic Credentials After West Bank Import Ban

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Israel revoked diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials in Ramallah, ordering document return within seven days on September 27, 2026.
Israel said the revocation responded to the Netherlands’ ban on imports from the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar posted on X that diplomatic privileges and immunities would end after the seven-day deadline.
The Dutch ban, effective September 22, 2026, prohibits commercial shipments and personal luggage containing products from those territories.
Israel previously expelled Dutch representatives from a U.S.-backed Gaza coordination centre in Kiryat Gat in August.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 3379, calling Zionism a form of racism with 72 votes for, 35 against and 32 abstentions. The measure was revoked by Resolution 46/86 on 16 December 1991, enabling Israel’s participation in the Madrid Conference. After the Netherlands’ September 2026 ban on West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights products, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar ordered Dutch diplomats’ removal, recalling the 1975 diplomatic clash.

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Story summary

Israel revoked diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials in Ramallah, ordering document return within seven days on September 27, 2026.
Israel said the revocation responded to the Netherlands’ ban on imports from the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar posted on X that diplomatic privileges and immunities would end after the seven-day deadline.
The Dutch ban, effective September 22, 2026, prohibits commercial shipments and personal luggage containing products from those territories.
Israel previously expelled Dutch representatives from a U.S.-backed Gaza coordination centre in Kiryat Gat in August.

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