Netherlands–Palestine relations

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Netherlands–Palestine relations refers to the relationship between Netherlands and Palestine. Netherlands does not recognize Palestine.[1]

Netherlands supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.[2] The Palestine mission in the Netherlands is located in The Hague.[3]

History

The Dutch representative office in the occupied Palestinian territories was opened in Jericho in 1994. It was moved to the city of Al-Bireh in 1996.

In November 2014, Bert Koenders, Foreign Minister of Netherlands, said that Netherlands would not recognize Palestine as it believed it would not help the peace process.

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).[5]

The Party for Freedom, under the leadership of Geert Wilders, emerged victorious in the legislative elections of November 2023, securing approximately 23 percent of the total votes cast.[6] In 2010, Wilders stated that the two-state solution had already been put into action, arguing that there has been a Palestinian state in Jordan since 1946. He also maintained that it is Jordan's responsibility to welcome and accept all Palestinian refugees who wish to reside there willingly.[7] He called for Jordan to be renamed Palestine.[8] Wilders reiterated his position after the win.

Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of Netherlands, invited Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, to discuss the

Israel-Hamas war.[9] Dutch human rights organization sued their government for supplying Israel with military parts during the conflict alleging the parts were used for human rights violations.[10] Half the population of Netherlands believe Palestinians live under apartheid in Israel according to a poll.[11] Dutch parliament struggled to pass a motion to review aid to Palestinians.[12] In January 2024, the Dutch Foreign Ministry rejected statements by Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich to deport Palestinians in Gaza to other countries.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Netherlands to recognise Gaza Strip and West Bank as birthplaces". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ Zaken, Ministerie van Algemene (2014-09-26). "The Netherlands supports Middle East peace process - International peace and security - Government.nl". www.government.nl. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ^ Zaken, Ministerie van Algemene (2018-02-21). "Palestinian Mission to the Netherlands - Embassies, consulates and other representations - Government.nl". www.government.nl. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  4. ^ Liphshiz, Cnaan (2014-11-25). "Recognizing Palestine wouldn't promote peace, Dutch FM says". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  5. ^ "The Netherlands supports Palestine refugees in Gaza - occupied Palestinian territory | ReliefWeb". reliefweb.int. 2014-06-20. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  6. ^ "PVV wins election with 37 seats in parliament; Got more votes than VVD did in 2021 | NL Times". nltimes.nl.
  7. ^ "Speech Geert Wilders, Tel Aviv, 5 December 2010". www.pvv.nl.
  8. ^ Nahmias, Roee (June 20, 2010). "Geert Wilders: Change Jordan's name to Palestine" – via www.ynetnews.com.
  9. ^ "Gaza Conflict: Dutch PM invites Palestinian leader to Netherlands". Firstpost. 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  10. ^ "Netherlands accused of war crimes complicity for Israeli military supplies". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  11. ^ "Half of the Dutch population feel there is apartheid in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories". PAX. 2022-06-12. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  12. ^ Stöckl, Benedikt (2023-10-13). "Dutch parliament divided over Palestine aid review". www.euractiv.com. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  13. ^ "Netherlands condemns Israeli ministers' call for Palestinian migration from Gaza". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-01-05.


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