The Dutch cabinet is reportedly developing a new version of the controversial "nitrogen map," which identifies areas where farmers must comply with stricter environmental regulations. Officials in The Hague express concern that the reintroduction of this map could lead to a summer of widespread protests across the country.
Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert is stepping down as the United Nations envoy for Lebanon to become the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security. She will succeed Gilles Michaud at the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS).
Israel conducted an airstrike in Gaza City targeting Hamas leader Ezzedine al-Haddad, who is suspected of being one of the planners of the October 7 attacks. It is currently unknown if Al-Haddad was killed in the strike.
Asylum Minister Bart van den Brink criticized MP Gidi Markuszower for calling for the use of violence, describing the remarks as "unfathomable" during an appearance on the television program Café Kockelmann. The CDA vice-premier emphasized that using the word violence in a political context is unacceptable.