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Egypt has urged the Netherlands to bolster security at its embassy in The Hague after protesters locked its gates in a show of anger over the Gaza war.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty expressed “deep dismay” over the incident during a phone call with his Dutch counterpart Caspar Veldkamp, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
The protesters, reportedly Egyptian nationals, locked the embassy gates last month in a demonstration criticising Cairo’s role in the Gaza Strip’s worsening humanitarian situation.
The Egyptian statement warned the Netherlands to prevent any recurrence, suggesting that further violations could lead to reciprocal measures.
Veldkamp described the protest as an “isolated incident” and pledged to increase security around the diplomatic mission in accordance with international obligations. He also reiterated the strength of bilateral relations, highlighting economic and investment cooperation.
The Dutch government has not issued an official statement on the protest or Egypt’s concerns.
The demonstration was part of a broader campaign accusing Egypt of complicity in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis by restricting access through the Rafah border crossing. Egyptian authorities reject the claim, insisting the crossing remains open on their side.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticised American freestyle skier Hunter Hess after the athlete said he felt conflicted about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics in Italy, sparking a public clash that highlights growing political tensions surrounding the Games.
Iran would retaliate by striking U.S. military bases across the Middle East if it comes under attack by American forces, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday (7 January), stressing that such action should not be seen as targeting the countries hosting those bases.
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery in an Italian hospital on Sunday after her attempt to win Olympic downhill gold ended in a violent crash just seconds into the race at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
A Japanese city near Mount Fuji has cancelled its annual cherry blossom festival, saying growing numbers of badly behaved tourists are disrupting daily life for residents.
Several avalanches struck northern Italy on Saturday, killing at least three people, as rescue officials warned the death toll could rise with unstable conditions persisting across the Alps.
A South Korean Army AH-1S Cobra attack helicopter crashed on Monday (9 Febuary) during a training flight in the northern county of Gapyeong, killing both crew members on board, the military said.
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that Ukraine’s Security Service had ordered an attempt to assassinate General Vladimir Alexeyev, according to Interfax.
Hong Kong’s most prominent media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday (9 February) to a total of 20 years in prison on national security charges. The verdict covers two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count related to publishing seditious materials.
Double world champion Max Langenhan delivered a dominant performance to win men’s luge singles gold on Sunday (8 February), breaking the track record four consecutive times as Germany extended its grip on the sport, now winning four of the past five Olympic titles.
U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery in an Italian hospital on Sunday after her attempt to win Olympic downhill gold ended in a violent crash just seconds into the race at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
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