- Affected country
- Israel
- Location / route
- Ben Gurion Airport / Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Official source
- Google News — Middle East travel disruption
- Published by source
- September 28, 2026 10:21 PM CST
- Effective period
- September 28, 2026 12:00 AM CST
- Last verified
- September 29, 2026 9:39 AM CST
- Status
- Updated
Official guidance
Israeli citizens traveling to the Netherlands are warned that they may face lengthy, invasive baggage inspections by Dutch customs regarding settlement goods.
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- Issuing authority
- Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Jurisdiction
- Israel
- Publication date
- September 28, 2026
- Effective date
- September 28, 2026
- Stage
- Final rule
- Official source
- news.google.com
Update — September 29, 2026 9:39 AM CST: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ordered Dutch diplomats in Ramallah to surrender their credentials within seven days, ending their diplomatic privileges. The retaliation follows Dutch sanctions banning imports of goods originating from settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Concurrently, Israel issued a travel advisory warning citizens that Dutch customs officials may subject arriving passengers to extensive luggage inspections.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Dutch diplomats representing the Netherlands to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah will have their diplomatic credentials and immunity revoked within seven days. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar stated that envoys must surrender their Israeli-issued diplomatic documents within that timeframe.
Alongside the diplomatic measure, Israel issued a travel advisory for citizens travelling to the Netherlands. The ministry cautioned that travellers arriving from Israel could face lengthy and invasive baggage inspections by Dutch customs authorities at airports such as Amsterdam Schiphol.
The dispute follows a Dutch decree that took effect on September 22, 2026, prohibiting the import, purchase, and sale of products originating from the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. Dutch authorities specified that the ban applies to travellers' personal luggage, with violations classified as criminal offenses punishable by fines or imprisonment.
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen expressed regret over Israel's decision to revoke the diplomats' status, stating that the trade restriction is aimed at complying with international legal obligations regarding settlements rather than targeting Israel.
Revision history
- Updated Official update applied: Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs ordered Dutch diplomats in Ramallah to surrender their credentials within seven days, ending…
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Sources
- thetraveler.org · 2026-09-28
