US EditionIreland intends to pass trade ban with Israeli settlements amid US pressure
IRELAND, AUG 9 – Ireland's bill targets imports from Israeli settlements amid ongoing Gaza conflict, with 16 US Congress members warning it breaches US law, Ireland stands firm on advancing the legislation.
- On Friday, Ireland's deputy premier Simon Harris stated the Government intends to advance its legislation to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements.
- Last week, a cross-party Oireachtas foreign affairs committee recommended extending Ireland’s ban on goods from the occupied Palestinian territories to include services as well.
- In response to congressional letters, US lawmakers asked Scott Bessent to consider adding Ireland to a list of countries boycotting Israel if the bill passes, with 16 members warning it would amount to an 'unsanctioned boycott'.
- He insisted Harris said Ireland will continue passing the draft laws despite opposition and will engage to prevent misrepresentation.
- Recalling Slovenia's trade action this week, Harris noted he expects Belgium to follow and Ireland will press ahead with its own measures.
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