Dutch Diplomat Angelique Eijpe resigns in protest of Dutch government's Gaza policy

Some civil servants in the US and Europe are taking a stand against their governments' support for Israel's war in Gaza.
Several have resigned because they no longer feel able to implement government policies they disagreed with.
One Dutch diplomat tells Al Jazeera why she made the decision.
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[@shairanhuzani511]

A principled person. She deserves much respect.

[@Loner-Wolf]

A rarity in the world these days

[@345345345345345435]

not very smart though, less of these ppl in power the better

[@Sylvia-ps8tg]

@@345345345345345435then someone else takes her place, probably without a second thought of what they‘re doing.

[@GameSteph]

Good for her, geert now has less allah hi Akbar sympathizers

[@mzaki4949]

Allah tells us the oppressor will be with the one that remained silent. So she is a genius.@@345345345345345435

[@DPris-ko9tn]

Thank goodness there are people of integrity who still exist.

[@345345345345345435]

not very smart, just like hamas leaders

[@peterbluesman]

@@345345345345345435are you serious, talking about Hamas, seriously, it’s only about Israeli terrorists at this point.

[@_DKE]

unfortunately she's just resigned from her post, as a Dutch citizen there's not much faith in who we have left in our governmental bodies. I understand and respect her stance and likely would've taken the same if I was in her position, yet it is indeed people with integrity that we need to fight the good fight.

[@absaly]

few that stand up are exceptional people

[@ThembelaniPase]

​@@345345345345345435 you obviously are a demon and have no soul so get thee behind me Satan.

[@user-nx8ii4ef7f]

Every drop of water goes to fill an ocean! Bravo fine lady!!

[@diyg5854]

As a citizen of the Netherlands I stand with Angelique. I do not support the government/ politicians. I do not support the war in Ukraine and the genocide in Gaza. 😊

[@dutchman8129]

Mooi verhaal.

[@user-zb8qb2vb7q]

Don't bring the war of dictator Putin into this, it looks like you support Putin. Desspicable.

[@melindamelinda2345]

Ukraine and Gaza is two different case!!!!!! If Germany would attack your country and no one would help, how would you feel how would you like??? If Russian take over Ukraine, they will go further!!!!!!!

[@diyg5854]

@@melindamelinda2345 Poor girl, victim of the US war propaganda.

[@TukozAki]

@@melindamelinda2345 Do you believe for one sec NATO is *helping* Ukrainians?

[@user-iw1ly1mz3y]

A woman of principle . Free Palestine ❤

[@ratnoinamaew7822]

Free them from Hamas, yes.

[@waznastore981]

​@@ratnoinamaew7822 Free them from nazionist yes!!!

[@mariahewitt9787]

​@@ratnoinamaew7822 Hamas funded by Israel.

[@myrtillesm3532]

Free Middle-East from zooionsts

[@ruqiasalah5744]

@@ratnoinamaew7822shame on you supporting genocide shame on

[@India_super_gay]

Thank god decent people still exist in western countries

[@user-qm8cm1dn2v]

...Out of the love He has for all beings "I Sing a Sacred Song I sing a sacred song The tune carries energy that reverberates in your hearts The lyrics clarify right and wrong Most people descended to Earth from heavens, awaiting Maitreya He embodies the Creator and spreads Dafa [Great Law] Don’t listen to the loud doctrines of atheism and evolution Modern notions and conduct lead people to a ghostly realm The red demon stirs up a swirl of destruction Hold on to kindness and tradition, Gods are spreading sweet dew Dafa is the fast train to salvation you’ve awaited for thousands of years November 3, 2019" Master Li Hongzhi (Hong Yin VI, from Falun Dafa teachings)

[@Ser3456]

Yes, a huge respect to the lady, she is showing a very decent behaviour but you are very disrespectful to two countries in your profile. You don’t seem to be very decent. Btw I really despise current Indian government but disrespecting their flag in this manner is not acceptable.

[@dominicj7977]

Why no decent people exists in middle east?

[@krisvin7761]

You need a visa Pakistani?

[@Mrpolite5018]

LOL that profile pic 😂😂

[@blususpect]

Now this is a respectable Diplomat

[@JJs_playground]

Great job Angelique, you're standing on the right side of history. Much respect.

[@baddad2955]

She's on the side of the unemployed now lol

[@GFY_66]

Finally a Dutch person with a conscience

[@daniellekwant1425]

There are many people in the Netherlands support the palestian only not our government.

[@myrtillesm3532]

It's mostly too many leaders that can but wont stop these atrocities

[@ruqiasalah5744]

The all world supports Palestine but USA and uk governments only who supported this innocent genocide

[@Woobieeee]

This isnt being decent or good. She is someone who can actually influence change with her position. Instead she quits and does nothing. This is actually pathetic.

[@afaber9990]

There are more of us, you have to do the search

[@annmariecollins6652]

A decent human being who has a heart, soul, compassion, empathy and morals ❤️

[@cedricemmanuel2082]

Some decent diplomats exist! Well done, you are a GREAT PERSON... ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@krikeyitstimeforcricket967]

As a Dutchman I’m proud of her. ❤

[@spdelco]

Many of us in the USA are with you. I used to live in Amsterdam.

[@frwansie]

Oh wow. Really?

[@user-uf5sd3yk6g]

Full respect to her. Gives hope.

[@nickxcore74]

Respect to you Angelique, it’s good to see decent people like yourself making statements like this. Having integrity and a moral compass are good traits to have.

[@khalidanis8211]

What a brave and bold woman listening to her Conscience and sacrificed her well paid job .May Allah help and give her courage to remain firmly in her beliefs and Allah help her in her endeavours.Hats off to you!

[@PatriciaClaireEdelstein]

Thank you for speaking out. If only there were more like you.

[@uniquerebel385]

How anyone can back Serial killers and Mass murderers beats me!!! Especially in a public comments section, Indonesia at the ICJ yesterday made a Great speech ✨💜💫

[@TheNagualWilliam]

Yes, only the demonically possessed can support the Bolshevik-zionist satanic death cult and its ritualistic human sacrifice, especially child sacrifice

[@smokeandmirr0rs]

Indonesia running their own ethnic cleansing programme though so…

[@danielmeb84]

yet you back the palestinians who are run by Hamas?

[@dkrab9506]

Jew hating idiots and their hate for the western lifestyle. Anarchists.

[@optimistx4187]

The Dutch government support the kiling of Palestinian children, women and journalists

[@YenDiki]

THERE IS NO AND NEVER AN EXCUSE FOR GENOCIDE ON INNOCENT PEOPLE! THE WESTERN WORLD BEHAVES ABSOLUTELY SHAMEFUL IN THIS MATTER!🥺🥺💥💥💀💀🔥🔥💢💢

[@babycannis9667]

Ensure that petitions are signed and take these governments to court . It is a war crime and those complicit needs to be prosecuted otherwise what’s the point of international rule of law .

[@MrGreggerypeccary]

Decisions like this are tough but we have to like what we see on the mirror. You have all our respect and admiration.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

BRAVA, mevrouw...HARTELIJK GEFELICITEERD😊

[@IosebDzhugashvili]

Thank God for leaders like you in a world that is hopeless.

[@iamnot1]

❤❤❤ Thank YOU for standing up for justice and humility and Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@myrtillesm3532]

Its so late but never too late to stand for rights and JUSTICE.

[@bobguard]

Good for her. A person of conscience, unlike those who be be remembered forever as complicit to genocide.

[@shfatimahtha]

Thank you for your humanity. ❤❤❤

[@Cauldron6]

A politician with integrity… sadly, quite rare in today’s age. Thank you for standing against the injustice against Gaza.

[@hassenjeeyearoo5102]

Beautiful person with humanity, heart and courage.. Bless you for being human where others have failed.

[@mmenas1]

These are the people that history will remember for standing for what’s right and speak out! God bless you

[@syedmaricar9946]

Decent people exist in every land. They won't sell for any price.

[@karezaalonso7110]

Thank you AJ+ for covering this and of course the diplomat herself for representing the people of Netherlands can be ethical but not the government

[@Cruzin7]

There is still hope 🙏❤️💚💜🤲

[@IpsissimusPrime]

This was brilliantly produced. The only complete explanation I’ve seen from ANY politician. Total Lady Balls! Much respect!

[@arisa6061]

Respect and thank you.

[@user-gu2ok6mi2m]

Well done , you are an extremely courageous woman standing up for humanity and against genocide.

[@Kwame-yw9kz]

The big question is ‘can you condemn AIPAC?’

[@christopherczajasager9030]

She is a citizen of the Netherlands..n o t usreal😢😅

[@MartinMaat]

​@@christopherczajasager9030 I learned the other day it is spelled "Isteal".

[@christopherczajasager9030]

@@MartinMaat t r u e !!! And DECEIVE

[@liodemirror1775]

Itsteals, good one!​@@MartinMaat

[@leopoldinejafri5740]

She is an Honorable Lady indeed. And a brave one at that🙏🏻

[@StelaSabbagh-di6zu]

Very special human being..to sacrifice yourself for the right cause..unbelievable..spotless INTEGRITY.

[@Oscaruk1080]

Thank you for standing up

[@vivavasquez]

i expected more from the Dutch , i really did , i thought they would be the ones to protest the most , but i was wrong . good woman .

[@briancrowther3272]

Me too, sydney Australia

[@noordr.hossain2703]

You are the hero. We need more higher officials like you. I hope you the best in your next endeavours.

[@Talal1602]

Wow, great respect for her decision. She can be so proud of herself!!!

[@iamnot1]

Lots of RESPECT for decent human beings like this AMAZING WOMAN ❤

[@11kiren11]

Great respect for these courageous civil servants. If only their bosses and their bosses could show similar spine against US bullying.

[@arannak3826]

It takes a lot of courage. This gives me faith in humanity.

[@agaveo7128]

A big thank you and admiration for your action in coherence with your conscience. Respect from Italy,

[@dawoodbarak]

Great 👍 Lady we respect your decision 👏 for the peace 🕊️ and justice ⚖️ in GAZA.

[@shaynelahmed6323]

Ma'am, at a time when important people choose to run with the turkeys....its heartwarming to see those that choose to fly with the independent eagles❤

[@luisreis3202]

Brave woman that put principles above corrupt politicians that follow American orders

[@user-uq7ki2gs5v]

Watching you, my beautiful sister in humanity, I feel there is hope for humanity. Thank you from my heart ❤️,.Muslim Dutch from the netherlands 🇳🇱

[@manivallipalli4527]

What a Courageous person! What a 'unique' person... Who puts everything at risk for what is correct & right!

[@hero4963]

Thank you Angelique

[@Sr68720]

don't resign people , fight for your position.

[@magansingodia8511]

Thank God we have people like you to speak for people who do not have a voice.

[@Em-El-Soos]

Humanity??? Doesn't exist in Governments. Thank you for taking a stand

[@shoaibbaag492]

Allah taala may give you reward for your courage and sacrifice on the day of judgement madam

[@almuhito]

thank you Angelique

[@hameedullah3407]

A bold voice. Thanks for standing in solidarity with the oppressed people of Palistine.

[@jamesdoumit1]

Great to see decent people still exist ❤

[@pascalpoussin1209]

Incredible woman, I hope she won't suffer retaliation. God bless her and her family.

[@stevenking4962]

Such a shame,I thought they would understand the struggles considering they went through similar things under the British rule,and they formed a resistance just like the Palestinians to Stan and fight against oppression and colonialism.

[@hazelem1266]

I was a South African nurse who worked in the Netherlands. Absolutely loved it. Like South Africa, they have a strong ethics and don’t like unfairness and injustice, and also like South Africa, have a motto “straight talk breaks no friendship.” I was amazed that they didn’t come straight off the bat in support of South Africa, the country of whom I am super proud.

[@user-tm8he6yg2q]

Your comment is so irrelevant that it seems you haven't properly understood the video. If the Dutch as a group hated injustice, as you suggest, this remarkable lady would not have resigned. The very reason she has resigned is because the system in her country is supporting the worst form of injustice known to humanity. As a Durchwoman, she's the exception, not the rule.

[@NAM_NAM_28]

Thank you Hazel 🌸

[@briancrowther3272]

@@user-tm8he6yg2q That may not be correct. In most Western countries the population via opinion polls are horrfied and against what I real is doing and USA is acilitating. Their governments are relatively isolated in their support of Is real from their populations. Then in the worlds south, ie most countries, their governments also support the Plestinains or rather decency. I am not sure about an individual country like the Netherlands. But you may well be worng. You have not sourced your info.

[@antoniescargo1529]

The NL is ruled by a very small group of people that obeys other interests. The NL has a very powerful Zionist /Israel lobby of jews and non jews. CIDI is such an organization. Geert Wilders prob is an agent of a country in the western Mediterranean. And so on. De groeten uit Oosteuropa. 😊

[@MrShadowofthewind]

That because most Dutch people have a brain, and know Hamas is the problem.

[@Ilovemyboj]

You are a beautiful person and clearly stand up for what's right. Thank you for your bravery

[@khalidalkindy]

Thank you for standing for justice. It must taken a lot for this decision as a diplomant, but the ambassador stands at high morale.

[@ayonrezaulhaque5076]

Salute to you.

[@BasedinUK7]

What a wonderful human with the moral courage that so many lack. Thank you for taking this brave stance.

[@peacelover7000]

What a selfless human being Angelique Eijpe is. Hats off to you ma'am for being against injustice.

[@DynamicLearning4u]

Thank you Angelique! ❤

[@mericesin83]

Bravo! Respect and admiration!

[@perm4125]

Thank you for standing up for humanity even at your own cost. Respect and kudos to you. 🙇👏👍

[@dunerv]

Your heart is in the right place, Angelique, and we totally love you for it!

[@user-pv2uo9pw9q]

Well done. Congrats.God bless you for your sense of justice, humane consideration and sincerity towards yourself. Best wishes

[@rachid2210]

You are great humanity person, highly honor and great personality. Thanks a lot, you give warrmful to our hearts.

[@mariannebarnard7048]

Respect to you mam. The world has lost their moral standing and it is a disgrace. Well done.

[@Dot_Connectrice]

Bless her heart for resigning and speaking out. Greetings from Holland.

[@miivii]

Hat off! With all respect to you and your act Angelique.

[@mahmoodanwar36]

Nothing but Admiration for this brave lady ...😊 Humanity is still alive!,,😊❤...Well done!

[@magedmokhtar820]

People like her give hope that one day we can live in a just world.

[@UmiYogi0205]

Thank you for your humanity. May be you be blessed for it.❤

[@sereveles]

Bravery, integrity, and honesty.

[@Vobo-Ghure]

Thank you for your Humanity...

[@myalimda1498]

Kudos to her for standing on her principle & integrity... Awesome!

[@user-sj2uo1ny7r]

Most people don't have such humanity like her. She is an angel. Thanks, beautiful sister.

[@MichelAngelaRavenscroft13a]

Ya. You did the right thing.I am physically ill with this terrible situation.😢

[@WoodstockG54]

Thank you for standing up to your principles.

[@johnfurey936]

Fair to you girl for standing up for your principles 👍

[@hamidahothman2414]

Oh Angelique, bless you lovely lady. I pray that many doors will open for you 🤲

[@noeldoyle4501]

May God bless you and reward you for your courageous action.

[@sz4653]

Miss Western 🌎❤...Thankyou very much 🙏 for STANDING on a RIGHT PATH n showing that BEAUTIFUL 🌎❤ is EXISTING bcoz of Your Types of GOOD PEOPLE❤. Hopefully MANY MORE will follow You❤. God Pleaseeeee take BACK Our BEAUTIFUL 🌎 on PROPHETS HUMANITY PATH💚,Ameen sum Ameen

[@maureenflovers1331]

Thank so much for being an Honourable individual along with your colleagues

[@inforuimteschip5970]

Dank je Angelique, voor het proberen een verschil te maken en bij je principes te blijven. Wel echt zonde en problematisch dat representatie van deze principes in onze overheid blijkbaar niet mogelijk is momenteel.

[@pallevistisenrasmussen1011]

Respect to the highest degree ✌️✌️

[@MonochromaticBlues]

Respect from the islands we fight for peace and justice for all of humanity

[@MIka-zg6rd]

She doesn't want to support terrorism like her government she is a good person

[@briancrowther3272]

nicely said

[@MrShadowofthewind]

Actually she does support terrorism by siding with Hamas.

[@RM-mm1lz]

Dutch government doesn't support terrorism

[@Bokoyo]

Love and respect to you brave lady 🫡

[@ahm9118]

Bold stands against injustice are the signs of change for the better. Proud of your moral stand

[@piivi66]

Thank you for your courage to stand by your personal conviction and integrity. ❤️ Not necessarily easy to stand up against the political climate in the west (which is hypocritical with double standards 🤬). Respect!!!

[@MohamadHadi-vs6ww]

You are respectful and human being, you stood up for the rights of others and humanity. Thank you

[@sms091121]

All respect to humanitarian lady🌹