November 22 we have national elections in Holland right and left are so divided about Israel.

The radio debate, which lasted more than two hours, started with a discussion about the situation in Gaza, in which Wilders and Yesilgöz were more on the same page. Frans Timmermans – the third participant in this debate – stated that he thinks it is time for a ceasefire. He also said he found Israel's response disproportionate. “This does not help Israel either, it is a gift to Hamas,” he said.

PVV leader Geert Wilders called that comment 'shocking': “They did not attack, they were attacked. I think they should hit back hard, and I think that will be done proportionately.”

VVD party leader Dilan Yesilgöz defended the Netherlands' decision not to vote for a ceasefire in the UN context. “Israel is surrounded by terrorist organizations. Hamas, Hezbollah. This does not stop with Israel,” Yesilgöz said about the danger posed by these terrorist organizations. “We shouldn't pretend that that doesn't exist.”