Overview

• Ireland’s cabinet approved on May 27 the drafting of legislation to bar imports of goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.
• Foreign Minister Simon Harris said the bill will target goods only and will be reviewed by a parliamentary committee before full votes.
• The measure relies on a July International Court of Justice advisory opinion that deemed Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands illegal.
• Officials describe the move as largely symbolic given minimal existing trade and note it follows Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state last year.
• The proposal reflects coordinated European steps, mirroring Britain’s pause of free trade talks with Israel and the EU’s review of its Israel association agreement.