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Irish 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 t

22 days ago·New York, United States

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The New Arab

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Maersk halts shipping to illegal Israeli West Bank settlements

Maersk will stop shipments to and from illegal Israeli settlements, but says the move does not extend to fully cutting ties with companies on the UN’s blacklist

22 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish premier defends decision not to ban services from Israeli settlements

Micheal Martin said he has sought further legal advice from the Attorney General Rossa Fanning.

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Maersk Divests from Firms Linked to Israeli Settlements - Quds News Network

Maersk will cut ties with companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, the Danish shipping giant announced on Monday, following months of pressure from pro-Palestinian advocates.

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