Ireland moves to ban trade with Israeli businesses in occupied Palestinian territories

Ireland’s government plans to become the first EU country to ban trade in goods with Israeli businesses in occupied Palestinian territories, responding to what Foreign Minister Simon Harris calls “war crimes” in Gaza. The legislation will be drafted soon, amid discussions on whether to include services like Airbnb, with Harris emphasizing the need for action given the humanitarian crisis. Despite minimal imports from these areas, Ireland seeks to lead a broader European response, drawing parallels to its past stance against apartheid in South Africa.

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