Dutch advisory body backs 'settlement' goods import ban
The Dutch government’s main advisory body on Monday asked the Cabinet to submit a plan on how to “effectively enforce” a proposed ban on importing Jewish-made goods from Judea, Samaria and the Golan, which would…
Assessment
The Dutch Council of State has signaled it will not slow down a proposed ban on imports from Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and the Golan. The advisory body asked the Cabinet to detail enforcement plans, effectively endorsing the timeline and ignoring opposition from Dutch Jews, Christians and political parties. With prison time of up to six years on the table, this is no symbolic gesture. The next step is a formal Cabinet plan, which could lead to the ban taking effect this year and set a precedent for other European countries.