World News JNS - Jewish News Syndicate JAN 29, 2026
Mutiny splits Geert Wilders’ Dutch Party
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Gidi Markuszower cited perceived leadership failures on the part of pro-Israel Party for Freedom head Geert Wilders as the reason for the move.
Seven of the Dutch Party for Freedom’s (PVV) 26 lawmakers have left the party, citing perceived failures on the part of party leader Geert Wilders.
Wilders, one of Europe’s leading right-wing politicians and a passionate supporter of Israel, called it a “black day.”
The Netherlands is in the midst of a political crisis triggered by Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s resignation after PVV withdrew from the majority coalition.
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