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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Netherlands Issues Ban on Israeli Ministers Over Gaza Remarks
Caption: The Dutch government has banned two Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir— from entering the country, citing their support for what it called “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza - According to Politico. Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp declared both men persona non grata in the Schengen system due to their incitement of settler violence and promotion of illegal settlements. He plans to summon Israel’s ambassador and may also push to suspend parts of the EU-Israel trade agreement. Following an emergency meeting, the Dutch government pledged €4.5 million in humanitarian aid to Gaza and said arms exports to Israel are now “virtually impossible.”. Prime Minister Dick Schoof is calling for broader EU action. Meanwhile, Israel's President Herzog warned that such steps would be a "huge mistake,” accusing the Netherlands of overlooking Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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