A Turkish-origin Dutch lawmaker has refused to shake hands with Benjamin Netanyahu during the Israeli leader’s visit to the Netherlands’ parliament on Wednesday.
As the Israeli PM shook hands with other members of parliament Tunahan Kuzu -- wearing a Palestinian flag lapel pin -- held his hands behind his back.
Netanyahu continued greeting other lawmakers after the incident.
Kuzu, a lawmaker and co-founder of the pro-immigrant Denk party, had criticized Netanyahu’s visit via his social media account.
The 35-year-old lawmaker is known for his support for Palestinians and worked in the Netherlands to have Palestine recognized as a state.
Rik Grashoff, a member of GroenLinks (Green Left) also tweeted there should be more pressure and sanctions against Israel.
Another Dutch lawmaker from the Labor Party, Michiel Servaes, wrote on Twitter that he had a “long but disappointed conversation” with the Israeli leader.
The Israeli PM’s two-day visit to the Netherlands ended Wednesday.
‘War criminal’ claim
Earlier this week, a former Dutch prime minister, Dries van Agt, described Netanyahu as a “war criminal” and said he should be prosecuted.