The Netherlands imposed a travel ban on Israeli officials. Israel summoned the Dutch ambassador.
On the 29th local time, after the Netherlands imposed travel bans on two Israeli ministers, Israeli Foreign Minister Saar immediately summoned Dutch Ambassador to Israel Maryt Schurman for condemnation. Earlier that day, the Dutch government imposed travel bans on two Israeli far-right ministers. These two individuals are Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Israeli Minister of Public Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. The reason is that these ministers incite violence against Palestinians, openly call for ethnic cleansing in Gaza, and promote the expansion of illegal settlements. In addition, the Dutch government will formally summon the Israeli ambassador to discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza and once again urge Israel to fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law.
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