Dutch Government Denounces Israeli Cabinet Ministers Amid Gaza Tensions

The Dutch government is stepping up its diplomatic efforts by summoning the Israeli ambassador to express strong opposition to the ongoing situation in Gaza, deeming it 'unbearable and indefensible.'

As part of this action, the Netherlands has imposed travel bans on two far-right Israeli cabinet ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich. The ministers are accused of inciting violence against Palestinians and advocating for the Gaza Strip's 'ethnic cleansing.'

In parallel with its EU counterparts, the Netherlands is considering trade sanctions against Israel for not fully implementing an EU agreement to boost aid to Gaza. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has responded by calling in the Dutch ambassador over these actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)