Israel has revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats based in Ramallah, escalating a diplomatic row. The move was reported among Tuesday’s international headlines.

The decision affects the Netherlands’ diplomatic presence in the Palestinian territories. Ramallah serves as the administrative centre of the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank.

Diplomatic sources said the revocation marks a serious downturn in relations between the two countries. The Netherlands has been critical of Israeli policies in the occupied territories, and tensions have been building for months.

The Dutch government is expected to respond to the move. Further details on the scope of the revocation and its practical effects on consular work are awaited. The development adds to a series of diplomatic frictions in the region.

The move comes amid wider European criticism of Israeli settlement expansion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Several European countries have taken diplomatic steps in recent months to signal their disapproval. The Netherlands has traditionally balanced strong ties with Israel against support for Palestinian statehood. Observers say the revocation could affect development and consular work in the West Bank. Both governments face domestic pressure over their handling of the relationship.