Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has transferred the administration of the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron from the Palestinian Authority and the local municipality to an Israeli body. The site, also known as the Ibrahimi Mosque, is sacred to Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Harold Koster, leader of the PRO Bloemendaal party, announced his party will move into a strong opposition role after being excluded from the new local coalition. Despite retaining four seats in the recent elections, Koster expressed disappointment with the formation process involving the VVD, D66, CDA, and Lijst Metselaar.
An Iranian delegation has returned to Tehran following 18 hours of negotiations with the United States in Switzerland. The discussions, held at a resort near Lucerne, aimed to finalize details of a previously announced preliminary agreement between the two nations.
An explosion occurred at garage boxes on Barentszstraat in Amsterdam's Zeeheldenbuurt neighborhood early this morning, causing significant damage and blowing out a door. One person was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, but no arrests have been made as police continue to investigate the motive.
Sports commentator Mart Smeets criticized the strict enforcement of rules in cycling following a dominant performance by Tadej Pogacar and the UAE team on Saturday. The team's display of strength serves as a significant warning to all other competitors in the field.
A Dutch parliamentary inquiry is holding hearings this week to investigate the reasons behind school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, pediatrician Károly Illy and former Education Minister Ingrid van Engelshoven will testify about the decision-making process. The public can follow the hearings live as part of the ongoing investigation into the government's pandemic response.