Overview

• Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp declared Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata and registered them as undesirable aliens in the Schengen system
• The Dutch government summoned Israel’s ambassador to demand clarification on conditions in Gaza after accusing the ministers of inciting violence and endorsing illegal settlements
• Prime Minister Dick Schoof indicated support for suspending Israel’s access to the EU’s Horizon research cooperation program
• Officials warned they could call for suspension of the EU-Israel trade agreement and impose restrictions on arms exports to Israel
• The cabinet announced a €4.5 million emergency aid package for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip