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Tensions spike as Israel targets Dutch diplomats following Netherlands ban on settlement goods
The change in Dutch policy has not eliminated domestic disagreements. Criticism has been voiced even within D66, with some arguing that the government is not putting sufficient pressure on Israel
Dutch customs assures 'Post' that checks are routine despite Foreign Ministry warning - exclusive
Protesters gather outside Dutch Embassy to Israel wanting answers on Netanyahu-Rutte Oct. 7 call
Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber campaign using spyware against activists, press
Newly-revealed treasure map may lead to Nazi spoils
The public can see the map as well as hundreds of other World War II - era documents since the Archives declassified them as part of their annual Open Access Day.
Dutch gov. chooses Israeli start-up Atriis as its travel management platform
The eight-year agreement follows an extensive 18-month tender.
Dutch Princess under heavy security due to organized crime threats
Suspicions fall on the "Mocro Mafia," a Moroccan criminal syndicate operating in the Netherlands and Belgium, which also recently threatened the Belgian Minister of Justice.
Three Dutch commandos shot outside of Indianapolis hotel
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, two of the victims are listed in critical condition, and the third victim is listed in stable condition.
Dutch city renames square named for mayor who betrayed Jews to Nazis
In 2020, a local historian discovered that Jetze Tjalma, who had been mayor of Hoogeveen for 30 years until 1958, was the first mayor in Nazi-occupied Netherlands to hand over a list of local Jews.
Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind painting in Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland discovered a hidden Vincent Van Gogh portrait after preparing for an upcoming exhibition.
Costco promotes controversial Anne Frank book after its suspension
Costco’s promotion of the book is “continuing the trend of Americans wanting less to directly talk about the Holocaust and more to talk near it,” tweeted author Maris Kreizman.
New Dutch government sworn in 10 months after last election
The new Dutch government has been sworn in and promises generous spending on sustainable energy, housing, childcare and education, but will first have to deal with the coronavirus crisis.
Dutch rabbi resigns after comparing COVID measures and Nazism
Tamarah Benima, 71, left the Dutch Union for Progressive Judaism on Nov. 9, the rabbinical council wrote in a statement.
Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?
Yair, Yael, and Netanya are some of the names of Joop van Ooijen's grandchildren. They're all names favored by the Israeli middle class. But neither the Van Ooijens nor their 16 children are Jewish.
