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נועם בתן וליהיא פרויד על במת האירוויזיון

400 Dutch broadcasting workers demand Eurovision 2027 boycott over Israel, threaten strike

Employees of Dutch public broadcasters accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza and demand that the Netherlands withdraw from next year's contest; they warn of industrial action if their demands are rejected, while broadcaster NPO says talks are ongoing

Ran Boker | 10.13.26

הפגנה פרו-פלסטינית באמסטרדם לציון שלוש שנים ל-7 באוקטובר

‘The streets have been poisoned against Israel’: Dutch MP warns of antisemitism

Tel Aviv-born lawmaker Gidi Markuszower, who split with Geert Wilders to launch a new right-wing party, accuses the Dutch government of antisemitism over a ban on settlement goods and says the future of the Jewish people lies in Israel

Itamar Eichner | 10.08.26

שר החוץ הצרפתי במחווה לקורבנות ה-7 באוקטובר

Europe marks 3 years since Oct. 7 amid strained ties with Israel and rising antisemitism

Burnham vows to protect British Jews, Macron remembers France’s 51 victims and Paris honors the Bibas family as leaders across Europe commemorate the massacre

ynet | 10.07.26

‘We don’t care’: Dutch audience heckles Oct. 7 bereaved mother at NAZA screening

Sabine Tassa, whose husband and son were murdered in the Oct. 7 massacre, confronted the film’s portrayal of the war in Delft; audience members shouted ‘Shame on you’ and ‘We don’t care’

Itamar Eichner | 10.01.26

‘Jews are not responsible for Israel’: Dutch king backs community amid antisemitism fears

King Willem-Alexander visits The Hague’s Beth Jehoeda synagogue as members describe growing isolation and insecurity since Oct. 7, including children changing schools and Jews hiding religious symbols; he urges the Dutch ‘silent majority’ to speak out

Itamar Eichner | 09.30.26

From close ally to loud critic: Why the Netherlands turned on Israel

For decades, the Netherlands was one of Israel’s closest European allies; what drove relations downhill, what awaits Israelis at Schiphol and could other countries follow? ynet explains

Itamar Eichner | 09.29.26

Israel warns travelers to Netherlands of ‘long, invasive’ checks under settlement-goods ban

Foreign Ministry says reports involving passengers arriving from Israel are being examined as Dutch ban on goods from Israeli settlements takes effect, with violations potentially carrying fines or prison terms

Itamar Eichner | 09.28.26

סטודנט עזתי בהולנד פרסם סרטון שלו באינסטגרם צופה בסרטון של מחבלי חמאס בטבח 7 באוקטובר

Palestinian student in Netherlands suspended after claiming ‘That’s me’ in Oct. 7 Hamas video

Hussein Issa, 22, filmed himself with friends watching footage of Hamas terrorists during the massacre and saying ‘That’s me’; Dutch authorities say there is currently no evidence he was actually among those shown

Itamar Eichner | 09.27.26

‘They were looking for West Bank goods’: Israelis face searches at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport

New Dutch law bans imports, sales and purchases of settlement products, with penalties of up to six years in prison; passengers also complained of abusive treatment by customs, while Israel retaliated against Dutch diplomats in Ramallah

Itamar Eichner | 09.27.26

Netherlands enforces ban on Israeli settlement goods, with violators facing up to 6 years in prison

New rules bar import, sale and purchase of products from West Bank, East Jerusalem and Golan Heights settlements; Dutch authorities acknowledge tracing goods such as dates and oranges could make enforcement difficult

ynet | 09.24.26

Netherlands to return to Eurovision in 2027 after boycott over Israel’s participation

Dutch broadcaster NPO cites EBU’s ‘significant steps’ and rule changes after the Netherlands joined four countries in boycotting the 2026 contest over Israel

Ran Boker | 09.23.26

They made Papa Johns a hit in Israel, now they want to conquer the Netherlands

After growing Israel from three stores to 44, Moti and Chen Richter took over a struggling Dutch operation; combined revenue now stands at NIS 195 million as they target 100 stores, Belgium and eventually an IPO

Navit Zomer | 09.18.26

Diplomatic failure: Israel blindsided by UK-led sanctions coalition

Jerusalem expected France and Canada to join Britain but was caught off guard by the wider coalition, raising fears of a broader diplomatic and trade backlash

Itamar Eichner | 09.08.26

הולנד פשיטה מלחמות סמים יוס השמן יוס ליידקרס

Dutch drug wars: Netherlands shocked after ‘Chubby Jos’ gunmen raid sleepy village

Masked assailants storm an Overasselt home, killing a guard and wounding 2 officers; police arrest 35 in raid tied to cocaine kingpin Jos Leijdekkers

ynet, news agencies | 09.02.26

‘Madness’: senior officials slam Gaza hub expulsions, accuse government of election politics

Diplomats warn that expelling the Netherlands from the Kiryat Gat coordination center could weaken Israel’s influence in the EU, where Amsterdam carries significant weight, and leave future governments to repair the damage

Itamar Eichner | 08.27.26

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