The Netherlands deplore the revocation of their diplomats' accreditation in the West Bank

The Netherlands expressed regret after Israel revoked the accreditation of their diplomats in the West Bank following The Hague's suspension of imports from Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territories. The Dutch decision to stop importing these products, effective from September 22, was justified by international law. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen stated he summoned the Israeli ambassador to discuss the measure and its impact. Israel controls entry points in the West Bank and issues diplomatic accreditations under the Oslo agreements.