Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by July
Ireland plans to implement a ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank by mid-July. The legislation has faced opposition from Israel and some U.S. lawmakers, but Foreign Minister Helen McEntee confirmed the focus will be limited to goods rather than services. This move aligns with similar actions from other European nations, although it may impact U.S.-Irish relations.
- ▪Ireland aims to pass a law banning goods from Israeli settlements by mid-July.
- ▪The legislation has faced pressure from opposition politicians and international lobbyists.
- ▪The ban will primarily affect a small number of products worth around 200,000 euros annually.
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Ireland to ban goods from Israeli settlements in West Bank by JulySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxHelen McEntee, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ireland, speaks on the day she attends an EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, Belgium December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Omar HavanaPublished May 26, 2026, 07:09 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 07:09 PMDUBLIN, May 26 - Ireland aims to pass a law curbing goods trade with settlements in the Israeli-occupied West Bank by mid-July with Israel, some U.S. lawmakers and business groups opposing the move, Foreign Minister Helen McEntee said on Tuesday.Ireland's government, one of the most outspoken critics of Israel's war in Gaza, first promised to sanction Israeli settlements in October 2024.
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