Caspar Veldkamp resigned as Netherlands' foreign minister Resignation occurred on August 22, 2025 The resignation was due to a cabinet impasse The impasse concerned proposed sanctions on Israel Cabinet debates were unresolved regarding stronger measures The debates surrounded Israel's Gaza war response Veldkamp supported sanctions on Israeli settlements He faced resistance within the cabinet to further action His New Social Contract Party withdrew from the coalition The resignation complicated the October 29 election campaign.