Irish bill to curb trade with Israeli settlements due in 'coming weeks', minister says
Ireland is preparing a bill aimed at restricting trade with Israeli settlements, which is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks. The legislation has been in development for a year and has faced calls from opposition parties to expand its scope to include a ban on services. This move reflects ongoing tensions regarding trade practices related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- ▪The Irish government has been drafting the bill for the past year.
- ▪Opposition politicians are urging the inclusion of a ban on services in addition to goods.
- ▪The proposed legislation is expected to be introduced in the coming weeks.
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Irish bill to curb trade with Israeli settlements due in 'coming weeks', minister saysIreland has been drafting the proposed legislation for the last year and has faced pressure from opposition politicians to include a ban on services as well as goods.Follow us on GoogleView of the settlement of Sa-Nur in the West Bank, April 19, 2026.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)
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