Simon Harris, Ireland’s tanaiste and minister of foreign affairs, announced plans to legislate a suspension of trade with Israeli firms in occupied Palestinian territories, citing humanitarian concerns. He condemned the blockade’s impact on Gaza, particularly regarding the starvation of children and called for stronger international action for a ceasefire and humanitarian access. The proposed Occupied Territories Bill aims to ban imports from areas violating international law, particularly Israeli settlements in the West Bank, reflecting Ireland’s stance on the ongoing crisis.
