The Irish parliament passed the Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill, which prohibits imports from residential, agricultural, and commercial enterprises in Israeli communities located outside Israel's internationally recognized borders, according to reports.
Ireland's parliament has approved legislation banning the import of goods produced in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria. The Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill prohibits imports from residential, agricultural, and commercial enterprises located outside Israel's internationally recognized borders. The move is the latest in a series of European legislative efforts targeting Israeli communities beyond the 1967 lines. The Zioneer reported on July 3 that the Netherlands is advancing a similar ban covering goods from Jewish settlements in Judea, Samaria, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, with violators facing up to six years in prison. On June 20, The Zioneer reported that Norway published a draft law that would prohibit Norwegian citizens and companies from trading in goods and services linked to Israeli settlements. The Irish legislation now heads to the president for signature, after which it will enter into force. The full scope of goods affected and the timeline for enforcement have not yet been detailed.
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