US EditionIrish Premier Defends Decision Not to Ban Services From Israeli Settlements
- On Tuesday morning, Ireland's government passed legislation prohibiting the importation of products originating from Israeli settlements located in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- The legislation emerged after years of activism and legal review, prompted by complications distinguishing goods from services.
- Maersk, the Danish shipping company, revealed on Monday that it will halt shipments to and from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law, responding to ongoing pressure from activists.
- Maersk stated in June 2025 it strengthened screening of shipments related to settlements, aligning with the UN OHCHR database listing over 100 companies involved in illegal settlement activities.
- These developments signal increasing international efforts to disrupt economic links sustaining illegal settlements and press for compliance with human rights laws.
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Danish Shipping Giant Maersk to Divest from Firms Linked to Israeli Settlements
The Danish shipping giant Maersk will divest from companies linked to Israel’s illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank after a sustained pressure campaign by activists, led by the Palestinian Youth Movement. The group said, “this sends a clear message: compliance with international law and basic human rights is not optional. Doing business with Israel’s illegal settlements is no longer viable.” The group is calling for Maersk to next stop …
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