Israel settlements

Thousands of people have protested across the Netherlands, demanding tougher government action against Israel following a new ban on goods made in illegal Israeli settlements. Demonstrators called for a ceasefire and stronger measures in support of Palestinians, echoing wider European protests over the Gaza war and the perceived inadequacy of official responses to settlement trade.

Israel's settler movement is preparing for a return to Gaza, more than two decades after Israel withdrew its settlements from the territory in 2005. The report highlights organised efforts by settler activists who have long campaigned to rebuild communities there. The prospect of resettlement is deeply contested, touching on the future governance of Gaza and the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict.