Hundreds of Russian drones and missiles struck Ukraine last night - killing civilians, destroying homes and crucial energy infrastructure. Putin chooses suffering over peace. We will continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia to end its war of aggression now.

Vanmiddag bezocht ik de Westelijke Jordaanoever. Palestijnen hebben hier te maken met geweld, intimidatie en onteigening. Uitbreiding van illegale Israëlische nederzettingen en kolonistengeweld staan haaks op een tweestatenoplossing.

Met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa in Ramallah. The Netherlands values its relations with the Palestinian Authority and is firmly committed to a two-state solution. Full Implementation of the peace plan is now crucial to steer towards this outcome. 1/2

Exchanged views with Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin on the peace plan and involvement of the Palestinian Authority in next steps. Important that phase one is fully implemented, negotiations continue and all parties work together towards regional stability. 1/2

The work of UN organisations and other humanitarian partners is invaluable for Gaza and the region. I welcomed their tireless efforts under difficult circumstances. We discussed the peace plan and the challenges at hand, including humanitarian access.

Het door de Amerikanen geleide Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) is opgetuigd als onderdeel van het vredesplan voor Gaza, om richting te geven aan de internationale inzet voor stabiliteit, humanitaire hulp en wederopbouw. Nederland zal hieraan bijdragen. 1/2

The US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) was established as part of the Gaza peace plan. It aims to guide international efforts for stability, humanitarian aid and reconstruction. The Netherlands will also support the work of the CMCC. 1/2

The Netherlands welcomes the announcement that China will enable the resumption of supplies from Nexperia's facilities in China. We are in constructive talks with the Chinese authorities and remain in close contact with our European partners. www.government.nl/documents/di...

Yad Vashem carries the weight of history and the memory of millions of lives lost during the Holocaust. It reminds us of a past we must never allow to return. We must never forget, and we must remain vigilant against antisemitism. This is our responsibility, now and always.

Discussed with Israeli President Isaac Herzog the historic opportunity for peace supported by all countries in the region and worldwide. This moment of hope should be seized to ensure security, stability and perspective for all. 1/2

Exchanged views with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on the peace plan and the ceasefire, the urgency of humanitarian action for Gaza, the situation in the West Bank and regional developments. This is a unique window for peace. 1/2

Het Gerechtshof heeft vandaag uitspraak gedaan in de zaak over het Nederlandse Israël-beleid. Het oordeel bevestigt dat het aan het kabinet is om buitenlandbeleid vorm te geven. De staat voldeed daarnaast aan de noodzakelijke toetsing voor de uitvoer van goederen. 1/2

De kibboets Nir Oz werd zwaar getroffen door de terreur van Hamas op 7 oktober 2023. Ruim een kwart van de 400 bewoners werd vermoord of ontvoerd - een nachtmerrie. Ik ben diep onder de indruk van de veerkracht van de gemeenschap en hun vastberadenheid voor wederopbouw en vrede.

The kibbutz Nir Oz was the scene of a massacre as Hamas unleashed its terror on 7 October 2023. Over a quarter of its 400 residents were murdered or kidnapped – a true nightmare. I am deeply moved by the resilience of the community and their drive to rebuild and achieve peace.

Na twee jaar van gruwelijk leed is het Gaza-vredesplan van president Trump een belangrijke doorbraak. Alle inzet moet er nu op gericht zijn om dit te laten slagen. Ik spreek hierover met mijn collega’s, VN-organisaties, denktanks en ngo's in Israël en de Palestijnse Gebieden. 1/2

After two years of horrific suffering, President Trump's Gaza peace plan is a major breakthrough. All efforts must be aimed at making this a success. I am visiting Israel and the Palestinian Territories to discuss this with my colleagues, UN organisations, think tanks and NGOs. 1/2

Europa staat op een kantelpunt. Vrede, veiligheid en welvaart zijn niet meer vanzelfsprekend. Dit vraagt om een slagvaardige en weerbare EU met een sterke interne markt. Vandaag ga ik in debat met de Eerste Kamer over de Nederlandse prioriteiten en inzet: www.eerstekamer.nl/plenaire_ver...

Onze banden met Albanië worden alsmaar sterker. Dat blijkt ook uit het bezoek van mijn collega @elisaspiropali.bsky.social aan Den Haag vandaag. We hebben afgesproken om onze strategische samenwerking verder te vergroten op thema's zoals migratie, de rechtsstaat, handel en veiligheid. 1/2

Our ties with Albania are growing stronger every year. In that regard, it was a pleasure to welcome my colleague @elisaspiropali.bsky.social to The Hague. We signed a joint statement to further strengthen our strategic cooperation, including on migration, rule of law, trade and security. 1/2

Discussed with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun our close ties and strategic partnership with the Republic of Korea. We expressed concerns about DPRK-Russia cooperation and highlighted our joint efforts for stability and security in the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

Russian cyber attacks against Ukraine are not isolated incidents. This hybrid warfare campaign endangers European security. The UK is our valued partner in strengthening Ukraine's resilience. Today, the Netherlands announced €10 million for the UK’s Ukraine Cyber Programme. 1/2

Last night a new wave of Russian drones and missiles hit homes, energy facilities and killed ordinary people in Ukraine. Russia is not serious about peace. With winter approaching, we must stand firm in our support for Ukraine and keep up the pressure on Russia.

Goed om vandaag te spreken met Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten en Bonaire. Waardevolle inzichten met elkaar gedeeld over de ontwikkelingen in de regio. Belangrijk dat we als één Koninkrijk samenwerken en één boodschap uitdragen.

Ukraine’s future is in the EU. I discussed the importance of keeping up the pace of reforms with Deputy PM Taras Kachka. We will continue to support Ukraine in doing so. The Netherlands will host the next edition of our bilateral Lviv Conference, to provide practical support.

At IDLO, I announced €9 million for the project ‘Restoring Dignity and Justice in Ukraine’. Through this contribution, we support Ukraine's prosecution of international crimes through its national justice system. This is crucial for achieving accountability. 1/2

President Zelensky, your country's resilience and drive for peace is truly impressive. The Netherlands will continue to stand with you in this fight for freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Only Ukraine decides what kind of peace deal is acceptable for Ukraine.

Steun voor Oekraïne en stevige druk op Rusland zijn van levensbelang. We moeten er ook voor zorgen dat de Russische oorlogsmisdrijven niet onbestraft blijven. In #Kyiv heb ik aangekondigd dat Nederland gastland zal worden voor de oprichtingsfasen van een agressietribunaal. 1/2

Support for Ukraine and strong pressure on Russia are crucial. At the same time, we must stay focused on the pursuit of justice. In #Kyiv, I announced that the Netherlands will host the initial set-up of the Special Tribunal on Russia's crime of aggression against Ukraine. 1/2

Iedere dag opnieuw terroriseert Rusland de Oekraïense bevolking. Onschuldige mensen zijn het slachtoffer. Gezinnen zitten zonder stroom en gas, terwijl het steeds kouder wordt. Mijn boodschap vandaag in Kyiv: we steunen Oekraïne maximaal in de strijd tegen de Russische agressor.

Day after day, Russia terrorises Ukrainians with its horrific attacks. Innocent people are suffering. With winter around the corner, families are left without power and gas. My message today in Kyiv: Ukraine can count on our maximum support to fight the Russian aggressor.

Discussed with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar the urgency of full implementation of the peace plan. It is essential that the ceasefire holds, that Hamas returns the deceased hostages as soon as possible, and that aid reaches Gaza rapidly and in vast quantities. 1/2

Important that the EU has adopted a 19th EU sanctions package against Russia. This includes robust new measures to target Russian earnings. We will speed up the phasing out of Russian liquefied natural gas. As EU, we are fully committed to turn off the tap on these fossil fuels. 1/2

Belangrijk dat de EU een 19e EU-sanctiepakket tegen Rusland heeft aangenomen. Dit omvat stevige nieuwe maatregelen om de Russische inkomsten te raken. Zo gaan we Russisch vloeibaar gas nog sneller uitfaseren. Als EU zijn we vastberaden om deze energiebronnen af te bouwen. 1/2

At the Jordan International Police Training Centre, international partners work together to train Palestinian Authority security forces. Professional policing by Palestinians will also be important in phase 2 of the Gaza peace plan.

Great to meet again with Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Our countries share an excellent relationship. Next year, we will be celebrating 75 years of bilateral ties. We spoke about further strengthening our cooperation on migration, water & trade, and discussed the war in Ukraine. 1/2

Good to touch base with my Egyptian colleague Badr Abdelatty about the fragile Gaza ceasefire and the road towards agreement on next stages of the peace plan. We discussed our joint efforts to facilitate implementation and our contribution to Egypt's reconstruction conference.

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan plays an important role in the stability of the region and is a valued partner of the Netherlands. During my visit, I aim to further strengthen our cooperation in the areas of humanitarian aid, security and sustainable development.

Jordanië speelt een belangrijke rol in de stabiliteit van de regio en is een gewaardeerde partner van Nederland. Tijdens mijn bezoek wil ik onze samenwerking verder versterken op het gebied van humanitaire steun, veiligheid en duurzame ontwikkeling.

Valuable to discuss with FM HH Faisal bin Farhan ways to deepen our political and economic cooperation. The Netherlands and Saudi-Arabia are both top 20 economies, actively engaged in an uncertain world. 1/2

Honoured to meet His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. We had an insightful exchange on regional developments, including Gaza, Iran and Afghanistan, and discussed the importance of ending the war in Ukraine.

Interesting discussion with the Gulf Research Center on developments with regards to Gaza, Iran, maritime security and Yemen and how these are interconnected. Also exchanged ideas about how the Netherlands and the EU can strengthen cooperation with Gulf partners to foster regional stability.

Een korte terugblik op het eerste gedeelte van mijn bezoek in Saoedi-Arabië 🇸🇦:

Saoedi-Arabië is onze grootste handelspartner in de Golfregio. Vandaag sprak ik met Nederlandse ondernemers over Vision 2030 en over de kansen en uitdagingen die zij ervaren. De inzichten die zij delen, laten zien hoeveel potentie er ligt voor samenwerking en innovatie.

Saudi Arabia is our largest trading partner in the Gulf region. Today, I spoke with Dutch entrepreneurs about Vision 2030 and the opportunities and challenges that they experience. The insights they shared demonstrate the significant potential for cooperation and innovation.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East. They are an important partner for stability and security in the region with significant geopolitical influence, and also our largest economic partner in the Gulf region. 1/2

Saoedi-Arabië is een sleutelspeler in het Midden-Oosten. Het is een belangrijke gesprekspartner voor stabiliteit en veiligheid in de regio met grote geopolitieke invloed. Ook op handelsvlak gebeurt er veel: het land is onze grootste economische partner in de Golfregio. 1/2

Maximum pressure is the only way to force Russia to the negotiating table. We need to tighten the screws so that Putin stops his war of aggression. At today's #FAC, I urged for the swift adoption of new robust EU sanctions, including the listing of more shadow fleet vessels. 1/2

Full implementation of the first phase of the peace plan for Gaza is an essential step towards a future for Gaza without Hamas. Full and unhindered humanitarian access must be guaranteed immediately. We welcome the EU’s willingness to support the implementation of the plan.

Good to touch base with my dear colleague @jnbarrot.bsky.social in Luxembourg. We stand united with France in our commitment to a two-state solution in the Middle East, supporting Ukraine on all fronts, and ramping up pressure on Russia through biting sanctions.

In Luxemburg om deel te nemen aan de #RBZ met EU-collega’s. Ik roep hier op tot meer gezamenlijke actie voor Oekraïne met de winter op komst, maximale druk op Rusland, EU-inzet om implementatie van het Gaza-vredesplan te ondersteunen en meer samenwerking met de Indo-Pacific.