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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Lorne Cook

The Netherlands wants to force a review of EU ties with Israel as concerns grow over Gaza

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Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said Wednesday that the Netherlands is “drawing a line in the sand” over Israel’s actions in Gaza and is insisting on a review of a European Union pact governing trade ties with the country.

Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least 59 people on Wednesday, including women and children, hospital officials said, as Israel prepares to ramp up its campaign against Hamas in a devastating war now entering its 20th month.

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