Dutch customs searches Israeli flight passengers for settlement goods under new ban

Dutch authorities are searching passengers arriving from Israel for goods originating from West Bank settlements, per Israel's Channel 12, following a Dutch ban on import, purchase, and sale of such goods that took effect last week. The searches mark an enforcement step of the ban, which is a notable escalation in European state practice regarding settlement products. The scope and frequency of enforcement remain unclear, but the move signals tightening application of the ban.