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Dutch criticism mounts over Rutte and Yesilgöz's Israel proportionality remarks

Original: "Als je de redenering van Rutte en Yesilgöz volgt, was 7 oktober proportioneel" -> "Zelfs nog op 2 september 2024 – de I

Critics in the Netherlands are attacking the reasoning of outgoing prime minister Mark Rutte and D66 leader Dilan Yesilgöz on Israel's war in Gaza. A widely shared argument holds that if their standard of 'proportionate' self-defence is applied consistently, Hamas's 7 October attack would also qualify as proportionate. The criticism cites Yesilgöz's September 2024 statement that Israel must defend itself proportionately, made after roughly 40,000 Palestinians had already been killed.

Why now: Debate over Dutch political leaders' support for Israel continues to draw sharp public criticism as Gaza casualties rise.

Mark RutteDilan YesilgözIsraelHamasNetherlands

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• "Als je de redenering van Rutte en Yesilgöz volgt, was 7 oktober proportioneel" -> "Zelfs nog op 2 september 2024 – de Israëlische moordmachine had toen al zeker 40.000 Palestijnen gedood – schreef Yesilgöz dat Israëls zelfverdediging ‘op een proportionele wijze’ moest… · yamuis@mastodon.nl · 1

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