Israel revokes Dutch diplomats' credentials in Ramallah

Foreign Minister Galit Sa'ar revoked the credentials of Dutch diplomats operating in Ramallah, ordering them to return their documentation within seven days and ending their diplomatic immunities.

Officials said the foreign ministry set a seven-day deadline for returning credentials, after which the diplomats' immunities and rights will expire. The ministry framed the move as a response to a recent Dutch decision on trade with the West Bank.

Return deadline October 4, 2026 Officials said the request requires the diplomats to surrender their documentation to Israeli authorities by October 4, 2026. If documentation is returned and immunities lapse, diplomats would lose protections that typically cover official acts and residence, which could limit their ability to carry out functions in Ramallah.

The ministry's action signals a diplomatic escalation between Israel and the Netherlands. Officials described the measure as targeted; they did not specify immediate reciprocal steps or whether additional personnel would be affected. Embassy operations and consular cooperation in the West Bank could be disrupted if staff numbers fall or legal protections end.

Officials framed the deadline as an operational hinge: whether the diplomats comply by October 4, 2026 will determine whether immunities are revoked in practice and whether further measures follow before that date.