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Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision 2027 in protest at Israel's participation
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Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision 2027 in protest at Israel's participation

The Dutch public broadcaster has announced the Netherlands' withdrawal from Eurovision 2027 in protest at Israel's participation, amid widening debate and European boycotts over the war on Gaza.

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Week of Palestinian Rallies in the Netherlands Mark Gaza War and Nakba Anniversaries
Palestinians Abroad

Week of Palestinian Rallies in the Netherlands Mark Gaza War and Nakba Anniversaries

The Palestinian community in the Netherlands is calling for participation in a week of rallies from 6 to 11 October, coinciding with three years since the Gaza war and 78 years since the Nakba.

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Demonstration in Dutch city of Leiden calls for boycott of Israel-linked companies
Voice of Palestine

Demonstration in Dutch city of Leiden calls for boycott of Israel-linked companies

At a demonstration in the Dutch city of Leiden, activists called for a boycott of companies and brands they say are linked to Israel, including Zara.

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European diplomat warns Israel: a "tsunami of sanctions" is coming
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European diplomat warns Israel: a "tsunami of sanctions" is coming

A senior European diplomat warns Israel of a new wave of sanctions over settler violence and settlement expansion, according to a report in Yedioth Ahronoth.

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From close ally to leading critic: why has the Netherlands drifted away from Israel?
Reports and Follow-ups

From close ally to leading critic: why has the Netherlands drifted away from Israel?

A Yedioth Ahronoth report traces the shift in relations between the Netherlands and Israel, from close alliance to measures against settlement products, amid the fallout of the war on Gaza and European pressure.

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Rotterdam Document: No representation without elections, Palestinians in the Netherlands reject appointment
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Rotterdam Document: No representation without elections, Palestinians in the Netherlands reject appointment

At the close of the meeting, participants stressed that the current stage the Palestinian people are going through requires rebuilding national decision-making on democratic and representative foundations and strengthening unity.

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