Israeli authorities confirmed that Hamas commander Mohammed Odeh was killed Tuesday during a targeted airstrike in Gaza City. Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously identified Odeh as the specific target of the military operation.
Amsterdam police have released surveillance footage of a suspect who placed an explosive at a restaurant on Borneosteiger on the night of January 22-23. The video shows the individual, believed to be a minor, taking photos of the device before it detonated around 3:00 AM. Authorities are calling on the public for help in identifying the suspect as the motive remains unknown.
The Dutch House of Representatives expressed frustration on Wednesday over the significant costs and delays associated with the new ERTMS rail safety system. A recent report suggests the project could cost 15 billion euros and may not be fully implemented until 2060 or 2070. Despite these concerns, lawmakers currently have few concrete proposals to expedite the process or reduce expenses.
U.S. Ambassador Joseph Popolo is in urgent consultations with Washington after the Dutch government blocked the acquisition of the company behind DigiD by the American firm Kyndryl. Popolo expressed concern that the Netherlands acted too hastily in prohibiting the takeover, which was blocked due to national security considerations regarding digital infrastructure.
The Dutch Health Council has advised Health Minister Sophie Hermans against including the meningococcal B vaccine in the National Vaccination Program. The council concluded that the benefits of the vaccine currently do not outweigh the disadvantages.
