Over 230 former Dutch government officials, ambassadors, and diplomats are urging the current cabinet to impose stronger measures against Israel, citing the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. They are specifically calling for a full arms embargo and the suspension of the EU-Israel trade agreement, arguing current measures are insufficient. Signatories include prominent former politicians like Job Cohen and Ahmed Aboutaleb, alongside former diplomat Angélique Eijpe. Eijpe states that current Dutch policy has remained largely unchanged despite the escalating crisis, and symbolic gestures are inadequate. The group seeks impactful measures proportionate to the severity of the alleged violations, and also proposes investigating potential international crimes involving Dutch or Israeli nationals serving in the Israeli military. While the cabinet prefers a European approach, signatories point to Luxembourg's recent decision regarding Israeli bonds as an example of independent action.