Netherlands: 2 Far-right Israeli Ministers Persona Non Grata

The Netherlands have declared the Israeli Ministers of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir. Moreover, Bezalel Smotrich finances “Persona Non Grata” and “Unwanted foreigners”, writes the head of diplomacy in a letter addressing the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Consequently, – Netherlands: 2 far-right israeli ministers

(Keystone-ATS) “The cabinet decided on Monday evening to declare the Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir Persona Non Grata and has committed to record them as unwanted foreigners in the Schengen SIS registration system,” said Caspar Veldkamp Veldkamp.

The two Israeli ministers netherlands: 2 far-right israeli ministers “have repeatedly prompted the violence of the colonists against the Palestinian population. Moreover, they constantly advocate the expansion of the illegal colonies and call for ethnic cleaning in the Gaza Strip,” he continued.

In response. Meanwhile, the Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar summoned the Netherlands ambassador, Marriët Schuurman, Jerusalem for an official reprimand on Tuesday afternoon, the Israeli diplomacy announced.

“The discussion will be held in the light of the Dutch government’s decisions to take action against Israel. Meanwhile, in particular against its right to defend itself and against certain ministers of its government,” the Israeli ministry said in a statement.

Swedish initiative – Netherlands: 2 far-right israeli ministers

The Netherlands had supported the Swedish initiative in June aimed at sanctioning the Israeli far-right ministers at the EU Foreign Affairs Council. which had not been unanimous.

They are the second EU country after Slovenia to sanction in this way MM. Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, key ministers of the coalition of netherlands: 2 far-right israeli ministers the government of Benjamin Netanyahu. In June, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Norway imposed similar sanctions.

“Reditition to the lies of Islam”

Following the announcement of the Netherlands. Itamar Ben-Gvir, Minister of National Security of Israel said on X that “in a place where terrorism is tolerated and where the terrorists are welcome, a Jewish minister of Israel is undesirable, the terrorists are free and the boycotted Jews”.

“Judging by European hypocrisy. the surrender of its leaders to the lies of radical Islam which takes control, and increasing anti-Semitism (in Europe)-the Jews will not be able to live in security in the future either,” said Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich.

The latter is one of those who held a public meeting in Parliament in Jerusalem this month to discuss a plan aimed at transforming the Gaza Strip into “Riviera”. at a time when the inhabitants of this territory are faced netherlands: 2 far-right israeli ministers with famine.

Relieve the suffering of Gazaouis

In his letter. Caspar Veldkamp expressed the will of the Netherlands to “relieve the suffering of the population in Gaza” and to examine the possibilities of contribution to aid.

“The air food drops are a relatively expensive and risky help instrument … This is why the Netherlands also take measures to support land assistance more,” he said.

Some 2.4 million Palestinians have been besieged in Gaza by Israel since the start of the war launched by an attack on the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas on October 7. 2023 on Israeli soil, the last episode of the very long Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In recent weeks, the UN and NGOs have alerted to a risk of generalized famine in the territory. Largages of aid resumed there on Sunday. while Israel declared a partial break of attacks “for humanitarian purposes” in certain sectors.

Suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement

The Dutch Minister also netherlands: 2 far-right israeli ministers said that if Israel did not fulfill his humanitarian obligations. the Netherlands would push the suspension of the commercial part of the association agreement between the EU and Israel.

“This disengagement will also be used to remind Israel to comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law,” continued Mr. Velkamp, describing the current situation of “intolerable and indefensible”.

After a telephone conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said on his X account on Monday that the Dutch government’s objective was “perfectly clear”.

“The inhabitants of Gaza must have immediate access, without hindrance and safely with humanitarian aid,” he said. “For its part. Hamas must fully cooperate in order to guarantee access to the suffering population of Gaza for humanitarian aid,” added Schoof.