Diplomatic Tensions: Netherlands and Israel Clash Over Palestinian Issues
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reprimanded the Dutch ambassador in response to criticism over Israel's treatment of Palestinians and travel bans on Israeli cabinet members. The Dutch government, operating in caretaker mode after a coalition collapse, planned to summon Israel's ambassador over the crisis in Gaza.
In a diplomatic confrontation, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday formally reprimanded the ambassador of the Netherlands, responding to Dutch criticism over the treatment of Palestinians.
Saar accused the Dutch government of turning a long-standing friendship with Israel into open hostility, citing political interests as the motive.
The Dutch caretaker government announced plans to summon Israel's ambassador following what it called an 'unbearable and indefensible' situation in Gaza, and imposed travel bans on Israeli ministers accused of incitement against Palestinians.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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