The Irish parliament passed legislation that would prohibit imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem, according to reports. The government said the bill, which still requires approval from the upper house, is based on a 2024 International Court of Justice advisory opinion. If enacted, Ireland would become the first EU member state to implement such a ban.
In a significant legislative step, the Irish parliament passed a bill Wednesday that would ban the import of goods produced in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria and eastern Jerusalem. The legislation, which still requires approval from Ireland's upper house, is based on the 2024 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice regarding Israel's presence beyond the Green Line, according to the Irish government. If enacted, Ireland would become the first European Union member state to implement such a ban.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (09:36 Jerusalem) that the lower house had approved the measure. The new report confirms the passage and adds the government's rationale linking the bill to the ICJ opinion. This development follows similar moves by the Netherlands and Norway, which have advanced or proposed legislation to restrict trade with Israeli settlements. The Dutch bill, reported by The Zioneer in early July, would impose penalties of up to six years in prison for violators. Norway's draft law, published in June, is currently open for public consultation.
The passage of the Irish bill comes amid a broader European trend of legislative measures targeting Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, with several countries considering or adopting trade restrictions.
2 developments
- DevelopingNetherlands advances ban on goods from Jewish settlements in Judea, Samaria, East Jerusalem, Golan
- StrongNorway publishes draft law banning trade with Israeli settlements
- DevelopingIreland's football association officially confirms neutral-venue, no-spectator match with Israel
- DevelopingRepublican lawmakers advance bill recognizing Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria
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