Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Netherlands Foreign Minister Hanke Bruins Slot met on Sunday evening (Nov 19th) with family members of the abductees at the MFA in Jerusalem.

In his conversation with FM Bruins Slot, FM Cohen emphasised that the Hamas organisation and its funding sources in Europe and the world must be eliminated.

He asked the Dutch FM to act against the organisation and its affiliates in the Netherlands as well.

Eli Cohen clarified that Israel will continue fighting in accordance with the international laws of war until its goals are achieved and the abductees are returned.

He thanked FM Bruins Slot for her support and expression of solidarity with Israel and emphasised that Israel acts according to international law but will not compromise on ensuring the safety of Israeli citizens.

He also requested that the Dutch FM apply pressure on international institutions and call for the immediate release of all the abductees held in Gaza.

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