Netherlands

At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk

The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism released data on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Israel events, with a number of them being classified as high-risk events.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 24, 2026.
Dutch politician Geert Wilders and October 7 survivor Sabina Taasa, October 1, 2026.

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 Ronald Visee holds a Netherlands flag flying at half-mast

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An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2029.

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Protesters gather outside Dutch Embassy to Israel wanting answers on Netanyahu-Rutte Oct. 7 call

A statement from the Foreign Ministry on October 7 said that Netanyahu had spoken with both Rutte earlier in the day, and he had "expressed full support for Israel's right to defend itself."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, October 23, 2023, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Netherlands to return to Eurovision 2027 after boycotting Israel’s participation

Dutch broadcaster NPO confirmed the Netherlands will compete in Eurovision 2027 after AVROTROS withdrew from the 2026 contest over Israel’s participation.

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, November 1, 2025.

Israeli chess team penalized after Yom Kippur scheduling agreement falls apart

According to the Israel Chess Federation, the International Chess Federation agreed in writing that matches scheduled for Yom Kippur would be moved to accommodate the Israeli team.

The Dutch chess team is seen on Monday, September 21, 2026, at the Chess Olympiad  in Samarkand Uzbekistan sat across from empty seats and the Isreali team refused to play on Yom Kippur.

Thousands of Christians rally for Israel in Amsterdam as anti-Zionist protesters clash with police

Evangelical supporters braved heavy rain on Dam Square, while police arrested about 50 counter-protesters.

Pro-Israel rally in Amsterdam, September 2026.

Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products

According to the source, Israel's policy on the matter has not changed: Israel has acted, is acting, and will continue to act against those who act against it.

A protester draped in a Palestinian flag holds up a sign at a protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands May 24, 2024.

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press

Britain's National Cyber Security Center said Iranian state-linked cyber actors had used a spyware family known as "CHOSEN BRICK" to steal emails, messages, and other sensitive information.

An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Dutch farmers ignite highway fires, sabotage railways ahead of state opening of parliament

ProRail said pipes had been found attached to railways in over 20 locations, mainly in rural areas in the middle and the east of the country.

People gather on a train platform after suspected sabotage disrupted Dutch train services, in Zwolle, Netherlands, in this screengrab taken from a video released on September 15, 2026.

Nazi-looted ‘Portrait of a Lady’ to return to Jewish heir after 80 years in Argentina

The painting had been part of the renowned collection of Jacques Goudstikker, one of Europe's leading art dealers before World War II.

The suspected 'Portrait of a Lady' in 2025.

Five European nations seek deals to send migrants out of the EU

Germany, Austria, Greece, Denmark and the Netherlands said they are working toward deals with non-EU countries to establish migrant return hubs, despite human rights concerns.

Migrants deported from the United States walk a jet bridge. (Ilustrative)

European states criticize Israel, but keep relying on its defense technology - analysis

European countries are increasing defense budgets and confronting the Russian threat, and in areas where no available alternative exists, they are finding it difficult to give up Israeli systems.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir meets with Finnish Chief of Defense Gen. Janne Jaakkola on August 24, 2026.