Netherlands to ban 'Israeli' settlement imports from September 22
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- The Netherlands will ban imports from ‘Israeli’ settlements in occupied Palestinian territories starting September 22.
- The move follows similar trade restrictions announced by Ireland, Belgium, and Spain.
The Netherlands announced Tuesday that it will ban imports from ‘Israeli’ settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories starting September 22.
The decision makes the Netherlands one of several European countries to introduce trade restrictions targeting goods produced in ‘Israeli’ settlements.
The move follows similar measures by Ireland, Belgium, and Spain, which have also taken steps to restrict trade linked to settlements.
The measures come amid increasing pressure from some European governments over settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The countries implementing restrictions have said their policies are aimed at distinguishing between goods produced within ‘Israel’ and those originating from settlements considered illegal under international law by much of the international community.
