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Development Cooperation Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma has rejected calls to bring sick and wounded children from Gaza to the Netherlands for medical treatment, despite growing pressure from PRO, SP, Volt, ChristenUnie and DENK. During a parliamentary debate on Thursday, the minister defended the government's decision to prioritize medical care
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Could the European Union soon deploy one of its most powerful legal tools to shield the International Criminal Court in The Hague from Washington? The Dutch parliament is showing unity in defence of the International Criminal Court as fears grow that Washington could announce new sanctions against the Hague-based
Middle East
After nearly a quarter-century of almost uninterrupted Western military involvement in Iraq, a remarkable chapter is coming to an end. With the formal closure of the US-led Operation Inherent Resolve, Dutch troops have now left Iraq entirely. The question facing The Hague, Baghdad and NATO allies is what
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The Dutch government has formally informed parliament about the special meeting at which 82 of the 125 ICC member states voted to remove former prosecutor Karim Khan. The outcome itself is no longer news. Yet the cabinet's report highlights a more pressing question for The Hague-based court:
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Are Dutch customs officers now searching passengers arriving from Israel for prohibited settlement goods? Israeli officials and international commentators say yes. But according to Dutch authorities, the reality appears far less dramatic. As a diplomatic dispute between The Hague and Jerusalem escalates, claims about extensive airport checks are adding a
Europe & EU
The International Criminal Court in The Hague is facing renewed pressure from Washington, and two of Europe's key supporters are drawing a line in the sand. During a joint visit in The Hague on Monday, Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul pledged unwavering
Middle East
Israel’s decision to strip Dutch diplomats in Ramallah of their diplomatic status has prompted a further escalation from The Hague. Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has summoned Israel’s ambassador to the Netherlands and says he "deeply regrets" what he calls an "unnecessary" measure, taken in
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The diplomatic dispute between the Netherlands and Israel has escalated further. On Sunday, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced that Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah must return their Israeli-issued diplomatic documentation within seven days. The move follows the recent Dutch ban on goods from Israeli settlements, but its
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Just days after Prime Minister Rob Jetten used his United Nations General Assembly speech to defend the ICC against growing US pressure, Joe Popolo, the American ambassador in The Hague has publicly pushed back, offering a stark reminder that Washington's objections to the court run deep and enjoy
Middle East
After drawing criticism for meeting and posing for a photograph with Syria’s president Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa at the United Nations General Assembly, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten has defended the encounter as a necessary part of Dutch diplomacy. The meeting touched on issues ranging from Syria’s reconstruction
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As pressure mounts on the International Criminal Court and Washington prepares sanctions against the Hague-based tribunal, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten used his debut address to the United Nations General Assembly to deliver one of his strongest international messages yet: the ICC must be protected. Exclusive reporting and analysis
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Dozens of diplomats walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, repeating a protest seen during his speech last year. But what was the response of the Dutch delegation? Exclusive reporting and analysis from The Hague. First month €2.50 Start reading