Netherlands–Palestine relations

Netherlands–Palestine relations refers to the relationship between Netherlands and Palestine. Netherlands does not recognize Palestine.^[1]

Dutch-Palestinian relations

Netherlands	Palestine

Netherlands supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.^[2] The Palestine mission in the Netherlands is located in The Hague.^[3]

History

The Dutch representative office in the occupied Palestinian territories was opened in Jericho in 1994. It was moved to the city of Al-Bireh in 1996.

In November 2014, Bert Koenders, Foreign Minister of Netherlands, said that Netherlands would not recognize Palestine as it believed it would not help the peace process.^[4] Netherlands had provided funding for United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).^[5]

The Party for Freedom, under the leadership of Geert Wilders, emerged victorious in the legislative elections of November 2023, securing approximately 23 percent of the total votes cast.^[6] In 2010, Wilders stated that the two-state solution had already been put into action, arguing that there has been a Palestinian state in Jordan since 1946. He also maintained that it is Jordan's responsibility to welcome and accept all Palestinian refugees who wish to reside there willingly.^[7] He called for Jordan to be renamed Palestine.^[8] Wilders reiterated his position after the win.

Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of Netherlands, invited Mahmoud Abbas, President of Palestine, to discuss the Gaza war.^[9] Dutch human rights organization sued their government for supplying Israel with military parts during the conflict alleging the parts were used for human rights violations.^[10] Half the population of Netherlands believe Palestinians live under apartheid in Israel according to a poll.^[11] Dutch parliament struggled to pass a motion to review aid to Palestinians.^[12]