Netherlands

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD stressed that the threats to the Netherlands primarily emanate from Russia and China.

A photo shows the headquarters of Netherland's General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) in Zoetermeer, on April 24, 2025.
Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2026.

Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks

The Dutch navy frigate Zr.Ms. Van Amstel arrives at the North Sea port of Den Helder on December 5, 2024. The frigate is returning after being part of one of NATO's four permanent maritime reaction forces.

A $5 postcard exposed HNLMS Evertsen and the whole NATO carrier group's route

Members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, last week.

Netherlands man faces three years in prison for financing Hamas front


Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry

The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”

International representatives at the US-Led Pax Silica Summit.

Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts

CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.

ISRAEL HAS been singled out as no country ever has been before at Eurovision. Here, viewers cheer as they watch this year’s Eurovision Song Contest finals being screened at a community center in Tel Aviv, in May.

Viktor Ullmann’s Shoa opera ‘Emperor of Atlantis’ premieres in Hebrew

The first Hebrew production of Der Kaiser von Atlantis brings Ullmann’s opera to stages across Israel this month.

The Carmel Quartet.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Europe once expelled Jewish musicians, now it hunts the only Jewish state - comment

European broadcasters boycotting Israel's Eurovision Song Contest participation frame it as moral courage, but the instinct mirrors patterns that shaped early Nazi-era exclusions of Jewish culture.

A mass rally of Berliners took place in the Sportpalast, where Nazi Reich Minister of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda and Gauleiter of Berlin, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, with ruthless frankness, described the danger facing Europe, 1943.

Femicide in the Netherlands: Syrian brothers stand trial for allegedly honor killing sister

Dutch prosecutors said Ryan was killed for behaving in a “Western” manner, by having a boyfriend, which brought “shame” to her family.

Ryan al-Najjar

US asks Lebanon to return undetonated GBU-39 bomb, fearing it could reach Russia, China - report

The GBU-39 is a glide bomb manufactured by Boeing. Once launched, it deploys wings and can glide up to 110 km, despite lacking its own engine.

 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)

Israel's national curling team delivers best-ever Deaflympics showing in Tokyo

Israel's curling team is fighting for a historic playoff spot at the European Championships. Despite losses, they feel they're "moving in the right direction" toward their goal.

THE ISRAELI delegation celebrated a historic performance at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, highlighted by the country’s first-ever silver medal.

Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire

The Dutch Foreign Ministry lowered the threat level for most of Israel to "yellow," advising caution due to potential risks. Areas near Gaza, Lebanon, and Egypt's remain under "red" alerts.

Travelers at Ben-Gurion Airport, October 23, 2025.

Israel’s curling team aims for historic playoff spot at European Championships

The privilege of representing Israel on the international stage, especially during such a challenging period, is a great responsibility and a source of pride. We are fighting for our country.

Israel national curling team  is participating this week at the European Curling Championships in Finland.