A written question submitted by House of Representatives member Kati Piri urged ministers to investigate the alleged activities. Piri is a member of the Green Left-Labour Party alliance, led by former European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans.

A query, which received backing from other Green Left and Labour Party members, was directed at foreign minister Hanke Bruins Slot, interior and kingdom relations minister Hugo de Jonge, and justice and security minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius.

Citing international media reports, the motion requested that the three ministries, along with Dutch intelligence services, look into Israel’s alleged espionage and intimidation efforts against the ICC.

The efforts are reportedly aimed at disrupting investigations into war crimes committed in Palestinian territories.

The motion stressed that the host state of the ICC, which is based in The Hague, has to prevent any attacks or threats against the international court.

It questioned how Dutch authorities plan to ensure ICC prosecutor Karim Khan and Court judges can operate independently and without interference.

The motion also took note of an incident involving former ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, whose home in The Hague was searched by two individuals believed to be working for Israeli intelligence. Bensouda had reported the incident to Dutch authorities.

Piri’s motion also requested that the ministers disclose the number of complaints received from the ICC, Palestinian non-governmental organisations, and individuals about intimidation, bribery, blackmail, or espionage attempts by Israel or other countries since 2015.