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Dutch diplomats can remain in Israel despite Gaza centre ban, says Foreign Minister Berendsen

Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat / photo: wiki

Limited fallout expected after diplomatic row between The Hague and Jerusalem

A diplomatic clash between the Netherlands and Israel may be less severe than initially feared. After Israel announced that two Dutch representatives linked to an international Gaza support centre would have to leave the country, Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen says that is not, in fact, the case. Read on for the full story.

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