Dutch embassy in Tel Aviv partially reopens after Israeli strike on Iran

The Dutch embassy in Tel Aviv reopened part of its operations Friday, a week after closing due to heightened security following Israel’s military strike on Iran. The embassy was also slightly damaged by a missile strike on Thursday, which broke a window.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in The Hague confirmed that the embassy will now be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon for passport collection and urgent consular matters. However, no appointments are being accepted for other services at this time.

The embassy was closed last Friday, a day after Israel carried out an attack on Iran. “On instruction from the Israeli Home Front Command (HFC), only essential services such as hospitals and supermarkets were allowed to remain open,” the ministry said. “That directive has now been slightly relaxed: workplaces with protected spaces are allowed to partially resume their operations.”

Behind the scenes, the Foreign Ministry is coordinating emergency assistance for Dutch nationals in the region. “We are actively helping Dutch citizens in the Middle East with exit options and keeping them informed about the security situation,” the ministry said. It added that it remains in close contact with concerned Dutch nationals, partner countries, and regional governments.

“The situation is different everywhere—not just in Israel and Iran, but also in neighboring countries,” the ministry added. “That’s why new travel advisories are constantly being developed, and options for departure are being explored for Dutch nationals who wish to leave the region.”