Passengers downplay Dutch luggage checks that sparked Israeli warning on settlement goods ban

Times of Israel28 September 2026, 13:24 UTCIsrael

Dutch citizens on El Al flight tell ToI checks were limited and not focused on banned products; Israel warns travelers of 'invasive' checks from Dutch customs, which says nationality not grounds for selection The post Passengers downplay Dutch luggage checks that sparked Israeli warning on settlement goods ban appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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