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Israel criticised Dutch mayors in Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem over Nakba commemorations: how did The Hague respond?

Nakba commemorations in Utrecht, mayor Dijksma (left) / photo: Utrecht

The mayors of Amsterdam, Utrecht and Arnhem participated in Nakba commemorations in May, triggering political controversy, criticism from the Israeli Embassy in the Netherlands, and parliamentary questions from pro-Israel parties. How is the Dutch government responding? How far is The Hague willing to go in supporting such commemorations? And what does the cabinet make of the painful incident in Utrecht, where wreaths laid for the National Remembrance Day on May 4 were moved to make room for a Nakba event — a move that sparked anger, confusion and outrage?

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