Dutch government 'future-proofing' its military
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The Netherlands’ defense ministry announced a major plan to "future-proof" the country’s military on Thursday, including buying more F-35 fighter jets and the return of a Dutch tank battalion as it gears up to face a world of expanding threats.
Israel opens key Gaza corridor
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - An Israeli official said Sunday that Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor, part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead.
Dutch bans phones in Cabinet due to espionage threat
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The new Dutch prime minister has banned cell phones and other mobile devices from the weekly meetings of his Cabinet in a move aimed at dialing back the risk of digital eavesdropping by spies.