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Israel Warns Travelers After Netherlands’ West Bank Goods Ban

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC · How we work

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Israel's Foreign Ministry warned Israelis traveling to the Netherlands of lengthy, invasive luggage inspections.
The Dutch ban on goods from the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights took effect on Sept. 22.
Dutch Customs may seize prohibited items and file reports for prosecutors to consider criminal action.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar revoked Dutch diplomats’ Ramallah credentials and ordered documentation returned within seven days.

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Israel's Foreign Ministry warned Israelis traveling to the Netherlands of lengthy, invasive luggage inspections.
The Dutch ban on goods from the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights took effect on Sept. 22.
Dutch Customs may seize prohibited items and file reports for prosecutors to consider criminal action.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar revoked Dutch diplomats’ Ramallah credentials and ordered documentation returned within seven days.