Ireland's action to ban trade with the Zionist regime

The Government of the Republic of Ireland has approved a draft bill to ban imports from illegal Zionist settlements, which is an unprecedented action by an EU member.

Accordingly, the decision was made after the International Court of Justice last year stated in a consultative view that the occupation of the West Bank, Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip by Israel was illegal on international law. The Ireland government said it was the basis of its decision.

“The government has agreed to impose a law on banning the trade of goods with illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territories,” the Ireland Foreign Ministry said in a statement. According to the government, this is a commitment under international law.

Before the cabinet decision, “Simon Harris“Ireland's foreign minister told reporters that he hopes that other EU countries will follow Ireland's move.

He added: “I hope today that this small country in Europe is making such a decision and will probably become the first country in the Western world to consider such a law in this area, inspiring other European countries to join us and boycott.” Israel Be.

This decision by Ireland could put significant political pressure on Israel and pave the way for similar actions by other European countries. Israel, however, has always seen settlement in the occupied territories.

Earlier in Canada, Britain and France in a joint statement condemned the continued siege of Gaza by the Zionist regime threatened if the process continues to do so. Israel Will do.