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Israel orders Dutch officials to surrender diplomatic papers

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC · How we work

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Israel revokes Dutch credentials

Israel revoked diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials in the West Bank after the Netherlands enforced a ban on settlement goods.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered Dutch officials to surrender their Israeli diplomatic papers within seven days.
The move follows a wave of settler attacks, notably over 100 settlers storming Jalud and injuring three Border Police officers.

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Barrot warns Russia

Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot accused Israel of “guilty and scandalous” tolerance of West Bank violence.
President Emmanuel Macron told the UN daily violations occur across the West Bank.
Macron added Hamas has never operated in the West Bank.
Barrot warned Russia’s increased hostility since the 2022 Ukraine war includes disinformation, cyber attacks, and drone strikes on France.
Barrot said France has long prepared for such Russian threats, citing security measures.

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Israel revokes Dutch credentials

Israel revoked diplomatic accreditation of Dutch officials in the West Bank after the Netherlands enforced a ban on settlement goods.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar ordered Dutch officials to surrender their Israeli diplomatic papers within seven days.
The move follows a wave of settler attacks, notably over 100 settlers storming Jalud and injuring three Border Police officers.

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