The Dutch 'two-faced' Israel policy: Foreign Minister works on EU sanctions, while Defence Minister meets Israeli ambassador for 'support and longstanding friendship'

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The Dutch 'two-faced' Israel policy: Foreign Minister works on EU sanctions, while Defence Minister meets Israeli ambassador for 'support and longstanding friendship'
Israeli Ambassador Vapni and Defence Minister Yeşilgöz / photo: Israeli Embassy

The Dutch government’s Israel policy is showing two distinct faces. While Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen (CDA) is working within the European Union on stricter measures against Israel — including a potential EU-wide import ban on products from illegal settlements — Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz is maintaining close and active contacts with the Israeli government.