Intelligence inside - Jerusalem? Depends on the street: Check if the Netherlands is boycotting you

The Dutch boycott law, which prohibits the import, sale, and possession of products from Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, has taken effect. A check of postal codes reveals that the list mistakenly includes Israeli cities such as Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut and neighborhoods in West Jerusalem, along with Druze villages in the Golan. The maximum penalty is up to six years in prison.

The Dutch boycott law, which prohibits the import, sale, brokerage, and possession of products from Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, came into effect on September 22, 2026. The maximum penalty for violating the law is up to six years in prison. An examination of the official postal code list reveals that the Dutch mistakenly included Israeli cities mostly within the Green Line, such as Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, as well as neighborhoods in West Jerusalem like Rehavia, Beit HaKerem, and the city center. Druze villages in the Golan (Majdal Shams, Buq'ata, Mas'ade, Ein Qiniyye) and the Alawite village of Ghajar were also included in the list. The Foreign Ministry issued an official travel warning. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee criticized the law. The article highlights the absurdity of applying the law to settlements not in the disputed territories.