AMSTERDAM, February 7, 2026 (WAFA) — The Dutch parliament has adopted a motion calling for a reduction in the Netherlands’ reliance on Israeli arms imports, citing the need for greater strategic independence and concerns over dependence on industries suspected of involvement in war crimes.

The move is backed by two of the three parties expected to form the new Dutch government, which is scheduled to take office later this month.

A Dutch official told the Israeli newspaper Haaretz that the decision obliges the government to submit regular reports to parliament on measures taken to curb Israeli arms imports, reflecting a broader shift toward strengthening European defense autonomy.

The official said the immediate impact of the decision may be limited, but its medium- and long-term implications are expected to be significant, noting that it falls within a policy framework aimed at building strategic independence for the Netherlands.

According to the text of the motion, the Netherlands has purchased military equipment from Israeli defense industries worth nearly two billion euros in recent years. The justification for the decision states that it is undesirable for the country to depend on military industries implicated in war crimes, while urging Europe to reduce its reliance on states pursuing aggressive policies and military threats.

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