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Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen: Israel’s expulsion of Dutch officials from Gaza aid centre was "unnecessary" and driven by Israeli election campaign

Dutch Foreign Minister Berendsen / photo: EU

The Dutch government has sharply criticised Israel’s decision to expel Dutch representatives from a key Gaza humanitarian coordination body, with Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen suggesting the move may be tied to domestic election politics in Israel. Read on for the full story and analysis.

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