September 28, 2026 12:24 PM

Israel revokes diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah

Israel said on Sunday it was revoking the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats who represent the Netherlands at the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority, in response to Dutch sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel earlier this month ordered the closure of the British Consulate in East Jerusalem, which is Britain's representative with the Palestinian Authority, after London announced similar sanctions banning the import of goods from settlements. Dutch Foreign...

May 17, 2026 1:32 PM

India-Netherlands engagement deepens as EAM Jaishankar meets Dutch counterpart

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands, with both sides discussing bilateral cooperation and key regional and global developments. During the meeting, the Dutch Foreign Minister highlighted the longstanding partnership between India and the Netherlands, rooted in trade, innovation and strong people-to-people ties. He described the newly announced India-Netherlands Strategic Partnership as...