Netherlands & Hamas
21 shared events · Importance 6 · Last updated Aug 01, 2026
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International
Netherlands: The Netherlands is a participating donor in the Team Gaza Initiative.
Hamas: Hamas's disarmament is cited as a condition for proper recovery; the group remains in control of parts of Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Jul 13, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands joined the condemnation, reinforcing the European consensus against the settlement plan.
Hamas: Hamas is involved in the broader conflict, with Israeli strikes in Gaza continuing. The settlement plan may escalate tensions.
Aug 19, 2026 · 84 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands, through its broadcaster AVROTROS, has joined other countries in threatening to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel participates.
Hamas: Hamas's attack on Israeli citizens on October 7, 2023, sparked the war in Gaza, which is the primary reason for the calls to boycott Israel in Eurovision.
Sep 12, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands agreed to a ban in May, joining the group of nations restricting settlement imports.
Hamas: Hamas welcomed Belgium's ban, viewing it as a step toward isolating Israel and supporting Palestinian rights.
Jul 18, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands summoned top Israeli diplomats in response to the detention and taunting of activists.
Hamas: Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, was cited by Israel as the reason for the blockade, with Israel calling the flotilla a 'PR stunt at the service of Hamas'. Hamas condemned Israel's interception as piracy.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Netherlands: Netherlands>>> joined other countries in condemning Itamar Ben-Gvir>>>'s actions and summoning the Israeli ambassador.
Hamas: Israel dismissed the flotilla's action as a 'PR stunt' serving Hamas, and Gideon Sa ar referred to participants as 'anti-Israel extremists at the service of Hamas'.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands announced defense deals worth over €3 billion, including partnerships with Belgium and the UK.
Hamas: Hamas was not a direct focus of the summit.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Netherlands: Switched to viewing China more favorably than the U.S.
Hamas: U.S. handling of Israeli-Hamas war cited as factor in declining U.S. favorability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands publicly supported Khan's removal.
Hamas: ICC arrest warrants were issued for Hamas leaders, who have since been killed; the event does not directly affect Hamas.
Jul 14, 2026 · 200 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands has also barred Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich from entering its borders, aligning with other European nations in condemning their conduct.
Hamas: Hamas's October 2023 attack on Israel is cited as the context for Israel's bombardment of Gaza, which in turn fuels the international criticism and actions taken by countries like the Republic of Ireland against Israeli officials.
Jun 05, 2026 · 26 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands is home to ASML, a key semiconductor equipment maker, but is not directly affected by the conflict.
Hamas: Hamas is mentioned as an Iran-backed group, but not directly involved in current hostilities.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands is among the countries boycotting the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's participation.
Dec 11, 2025 · 10 articles
International
Netherlands: The Netherlands, as part of a joint statement by world leaders, welcomed the ceasefire and encouraged diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace and energy security.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
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