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The Netherlands has approved a plan to reduce military imports from Israel, driven by ethical concerns regarding Israel's human rights violations. The decision comes before a new government takes office and is backed by two of the three coalition parties.

The Dutch government will be required to report on steps taken to decrease imports, which have amounted to approximately two billion euros in recent years. This policy aims to bolster the Netherlands' strategic autonomy in defense and security. The government has previously banned imports from Israeli settlements and condemned Israel's actions in Gaza, reflecting a broader reevaluation of defense supply chains.