UN Gaza Ceasefire Vote: Jordanian Influence and Dutch Abstention

In the run-up to the UN vote on a ceasefire in Gaza, the Netherlands found itself entwined in a high-stakes diplomatic moment. A Dutch newspaper, the NRC, reported that the Jordanian government leaned on Amsterdam, signaling that Arab support for Ukraine could be at risk if the Dutch stance did not align with Jordan’s preferences. The alleged pressure underscores how bilateral ties can intersect with multilateral security discussions at the United Nations.