Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09THEHAGUE175
2009-03-11 17:23:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy The Hague
Cable title:
NETHERLANDS: SUPPORT FOR GAZA INTERDICTION PROGRAM
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C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 000175
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/09/2019
TAGS: MOPS NATO PREL NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS: SUPPORT FOR GAZA INTERDICTION PROGRAM
REF: A. MULL-FALLS EMAIL 3-10-09
B. SECSTATE 20406
C. THE HAGUE 57
Classified By: Political-Economic Affairs Counselor Andrew C. Mann for
reasons 1.5(b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L THE HAGUE 000175
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/09/2019
TAGS: MOPS NATO PREL NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS: SUPPORT FOR GAZA INTERDICTION PROGRAM
REF: A. MULL-FALLS EMAIL 3-10-09
B. SECSTATE 20406
C. THE HAGUE 57
Classified By: Political-Economic Affairs Counselor Andrew C. Mann for
reasons 1.5(b,d)
1. (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch support the Gaze interdiction
program and will propose (1) a "matrix" of possible actions
by member states under their laws, (2) preambular language
about Allies' overall efforts to promote peace in the Middle
East, and (3) a clarification that participating nations make
their own, individual determination about the legal basis for
interdiction activies. END SUMMARY.
2. (C) Poloff shared ref A and reftel B points with David
Zeverijn, the Dutch MFA's lead on Middle East peace issues,
and with Jan Reinder Rosing, the MFA's lead on the Gaza
interdiction program. On March 11, Rosing said the Dutch
will submit their comments at noon EST to the UK distribution
list (which copies Constantios Nicolaidis in Washington).
The Dutch will propose the creation of a matrix or inventory
of actions that member states are able to take under law.
The Dutch envision member states completing the matrix during
the March 13 meeting in London. The Dutch agree with the USG
that such information should not be made public.
3. (C) Rosing indicated the Dutch would also propose textual
edits, tracking changes to Germany's ideas, and a broader
statement on the regional context, such as that the
interdiction initiative is designed to support the Middle
East peace process. Zeverijn noted earlier that without such
a statement, the initiative might appear legalistic or
mechanical.
4. (C) Rosing also indicated that the Dutch would propose a
legal clarification because the current text may appear to be
a broad endorsement of action by participating members. The
Dutch will propose the program state explicitly that
countries are acting on their own, individual interpretation
of their obligations under domestic and international law.
GALLAGHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/09/2019
TAGS: MOPS NATO PREL NL
SUBJECT: NETHERLANDS: SUPPORT FOR GAZA INTERDICTION PROGRAM
REF: A. MULL-FALLS EMAIL 3-10-09
B. SECSTATE 20406
C. THE HAGUE 57
Classified By: Political-Economic Affairs Counselor Andrew C. Mann for
reasons 1.5(b,d)
1. (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch support the Gaze interdiction
program and will propose (1) a "matrix" of possible actions
by member states under their laws, (2) preambular language
about Allies' overall efforts to promote peace in the Middle
East, and (3) a clarification that participating nations make
their own, individual determination about the legal basis for
interdiction activies. END SUMMARY.
2. (C) Poloff shared ref A and reftel B points with David
Zeverijn, the Dutch MFA's lead on Middle East peace issues,
and with Jan Reinder Rosing, the MFA's lead on the Gaza
interdiction program. On March 11, Rosing said the Dutch
will submit their comments at noon EST to the UK distribution
list (which copies Constantios Nicolaidis in Washington).
The Dutch will propose the creation of a matrix or inventory
of actions that member states are able to take under law.
The Dutch envision member states completing the matrix during
the March 13 meeting in London. The Dutch agree with the USG
that such information should not be made public.
3. (C) Rosing indicated the Dutch would also propose textual
edits, tracking changes to Germany's ideas, and a broader
statement on the regional context, such as that the
interdiction initiative is designed to support the Middle
East peace process. Zeverijn noted earlier that without such
a statement, the initiative might appear legalistic or
mechanical.
4. (C) Rosing also indicated that the Dutch would propose a
legal clarification because the current text may appear to be
a broad endorsement of action by participating members. The
Dutch will propose the program state explicitly that
countries are acting on their own, individual interpretation
of their obligations under domestic and international law.
GALLAGHER