Ministers in the outgoing Schoof cabinet have rejected a proposal to increase their salaries by 15 percent, stating that their current compensation is already sufficient. Although an advisory report suggested the raise due to the increasing difficulty of political roles, ministers noted that their monthly salary of approximately 16,000 euros is adequate.
Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and injured 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The fatalities included two children and two women, while Israel reported that one of its soldiers also died during the events.
A fleet of 56 ships carrying humanitarian aid has departed from Sicily for the Gaza Strip. Organized by the Global Sumud Flotilla, the group claims this is the largest aid fleet ever to attempt reaching the territory.
The secular Fatah party, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, has won the local elections held on the West Bank. Official results released on Sunday confirmed the party's victory in the vote that took place on Saturday.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles and Queen Camilla's four-day state visit to the United States will proceed as planned. The decision follows a review of the schedule after a shooting incident occurred at a media gala attended by President Donald Trump.
A house fire on Hannie Schaftstraat in Haarlem caused significant damage on Sunday evening. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze shortly after 9:30 PM.