Long-time Netanyahu critic, Sigrid Kaag, named as new UN Middle East envoy

Sigrid Kaag, while serving as foreign minister, clashed with then Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte over his support for Israel.

Sigrid Kaag, Dutch activist for Palestinian rights and nominee for the second-most powerful Cabinet post in the Dutch Foreign Ministry.

Sigrid Kaag, Dutch activist for Palestinian rights and nominee for the second-most powerful Cabinet post in the Dutch Foreign Ministry.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

JANUARY 17, 2025 19:19

Updated: JANUARY 18, 2025 04:43

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