Dutch Foreign Ministry

Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods

The change in Dutch policy has not eliminated domestic disagreements. Criticism has been voiced even within D66, with some arguing that the government is not putting sufficient pressure on Israel

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Museumplein ahead of a 6 km march through the city as part of a protest demanding a tougher stance from the Dutch government against Israel's war in Gaza, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 5, 2025.
Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day judges hear a request for emergency measures to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands January 11, 2024.

Dutch parliament motion demands greater transparency in funding to Palestinian NGOs

 Demonstrators hold Palestinian and Israeli flags as they gather in front of the National Holocaust Museum on the day of its opening, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 10, 2024.

Dutch government creates new national strategy for combatting antisemitism


Dutch Embassy commemorates Oct 7, focusing on survivor support

The embassy invited leaders of SafeHeart, an organization aimed to provide mental health support to survivors of the massacre.

Dutch embassy in Israel remember October 7

Iconic Gesher Theater to launch North American tour

The Gesher troupe, one of the largest in the history of Gesher theatre, includes more than 50 cast and crew - among them Arye, director general Lena Kreindlin and playwright Roy Chen.

Gesher Theater actors star in a production of 'In the Tunnel,' one of the two plays which are part of the theater's North American tour

Rivlin, Dutch FM agree on confidence-building measures between Israel and the Palestinians

“We’re not pressing you to negotiate with Hamas,” Zijlstra assured Rivlin.

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN meets with Dutch Foreign Minister Halbe Zijlstra at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem

Holland’s deputy foreign minister accuses Netanyahu of racism

The foreign minister, who is married to a PLO member, spoke out against the Israeli prime minister on several occasions, blaming him of uttering "racist soundbites."

Sigrid Kaag, Dutch activist for Palestinian rights and nominee for the second-most powerful Cabinet post in the Dutch Foreign Ministry.