Palestinian Welcomes Ireland’s Ban on Goods From Illegal Israeli Settlements
The law was signed by Irish President Catherine Connolly and completed all constitutional procedures required for its entry into force.
The ministry said the measure represents an important step consistent with Palestinian diplomatic efforts to cut off sources of support for Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise and reflects Ireland’s commitment to the principles of international law and international justice.
It stressed that applying international law is a legal obligation requiring states not to recognize or assist the illegal situation created by the Israeli occupation and settlement activity, including through commercial, economic, financial, investment and service-related activities linked to illegal settlements.
The ministry also called on countries, parliaments and lawmakers worldwide to follow Ireland’s example by strengthening international accountability mechanisms and imposing sanctions on Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise, Israeli occupiers and what it described as their terrorist organizations.
The law entered into force after President Connolly signed it on July 23, following its approval by the lower house on July 7 and the Senate on July 15.
Source: Anadolu
