RamallahIsrael gave Dutch diplomats 7 days to leave.
Only Israel can accredit diplomats serving Palestinians, using that leverage to punish critics of settlements.
Israel has controlled diplomatic accreditation in the occupied West Bank since the 1990s Oslo accords.
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen called the decision unnecessary but announced no retaliation beyond summoning Israel’s ambassador.
The Netherlands is still assessing how many diplomats must leave within the 7-day deadline.
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- Dawn leans critical
- reports Israel retaliated for Dutch settlement import ban, emphasizes Dutch legal rationale ('obligation under international law')
Sources: Dawn