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Dutch Prime Minister Jetten calls for EU sanctions on Israeli minister Ben-Gvir

Prime Minister Jetten at his weekly press conference. / photo: SS

Following Israel's controversial plans for the E1 settlement area east of Jerusalem and incendiary remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about the shooting of Palestinians, pressure is mounting across Europe for a tougher response. At his weekly press conference, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten urged European partners to place Ben-Gvir on the European Union's sanctions list. What exactly did Jetten say, and how have recent developments prompted the Netherlands and its allies to sharpen their stance toward Israel's government? Read on for the full story.

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Week of truth for Dutch minority coalition: can Jetten and Heinen secure a budget deal with the opposition before the deadline?

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Sigrid Kaag says US proposed her for UN secretary-general

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NATO intercepts more drones over Europe, but does the alliance have an answer to growing airspace incursions?

Russian and Ukrainian drones are increasingly ending up over NATO territory, forcing allied fighter jets into action. But as incidents multiply from Latvia to Romania, a difficult question is emerging: can NATO keep up with a threat that is cheap, frequent and increasingly unpredictable? Read on for the full story

European Greens (EGP) or Socialists & Democrats (PES)? Dutch left-wing party PRO faces a defining European choice as its leadership backs PES

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Week of truth for Dutch minority coalition: can Jetten and Heinen secure a budget deal with the opposition before the deadline?

Sigrid Kaag says US proposed her for UN secretary-general

NATO intercepts more drones over Europe, but does the alliance have an answer to growing airspace incursions?

European Greens (EGP) or Socialists & Democrats (PES)? Dutch left-wing party PRO faces a defining European choice as its leadership backs PES