Latest news with #CasparVeldkamp
Epoch Times
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Netherlands Bans Entry of Two Israeli Ministers Over Gaza War Rhetoric
Europe Last month, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed similar sanctions in a move which was criticized by the United States. The Netherlands has imposed a travel ban on two Israeli ministers, accusing them of inciting violence in Gaza, adding to the list of Western governments that have censured key figures in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. In a letter to parliament released late Monday, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp announced the bans on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Roya News
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Netherlands bans 'Israeli' far-right ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich from entering country
The Netherlands banned two 'Israeli' far-right ministers from entering the country, and summoned the 'Israeli' ambassador to denounce the 'unbearable and indefensible' situation in the Gaza Strip. "They repeatedly incited settler violence against Palestinians, promoted illegal settlement expansion, and called for ethnic cleansing in Gaza," Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp told parliament in a letter released late Monday. In June, the Netherlands backed a Swedish proposal to impose EU sanctions on the far-right 'Israeli' ministers, but the initiative failed to gain unanimous support in the EU Foreign Affairs Council. Smotrich said in a post on X that European leaders had surrendered to "the lies of radical Islam that is taking over" and the "rising antisemitism". Ben-Gvir said he would continue to act for 'Israel', even if they ban him from entering "all of Europe". "In a place where terrorism is tolerated and terrorists are welcomed, a Jewish minister from Israel is unwanted, terrorists are free, and Jews are boycotted," he wrote.
Toronto Star
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Star
Dutch to ban far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands will ban two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country, in the latest European response to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Gaza, the country's foreign minister said. The ban and other measures were announced in a letter Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp sent to lawmakers late Monday evening, declaring 'The war in Gaza must stop.'
Washington Post
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
Dutch to ban far-right Israeli ministers over Gaza
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Netherlands will ban two far-right Israeli ministers from entering the country, in the latest European response to the rapidly deteriorating situation in Gaza , the country's foreign minister said. The ban and other measures were announced in a letter Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp sent to lawmakers late Monday evening, declaring 'The war in Gaza must stop.'
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Netherlands with 40 other OSCE countries ask probe into Russia's POW treatment
Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp speaks during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (not pictured) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China May 22, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool/File Photo AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Netherlands and 40 other OSCE member states have formally called for an independent investigation into the alledged torture and mistreatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war by Russian forces, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said on social media platform X on Thursday. "By invoking this so-called 'Moscow Mechanism', the Netherlands and partnering countries contribute to truth-finding and accountability for Russian war crimes in Ukraine", he said, without specifing which other countries had joined the request. The OSCE is an organization of 57 countries that includes former Cold War foes the United States and Russia as well as various countries in Europe, Central Asia and North America. (Reporting by Charlotte Van Campenhout; Editing by GV De Clercq)
