The controversy starts in times of ruining the colonial system. To get the background let’s remember the origin of the issue.
Historical review
In late 1947, in the context of the Arab-Jewish conflict, the UN developed a scheme for the cropping of British Palestine. Part of the territory was given to the Jews, part to the Arabs, and Jerusalem became an international zone. The Sion commune proclaimed the state of Israel, while the Arabs opposed it.
In 1948, the Arab countries declared war on Israel, which won by defeating its opponents. Now the conflict is frozen though combat operations take place.
Updates according to the Irish position
If a new measure proposed by the upper chamber of parliament is approved by the lower house, the island nation will become the first member of the EU to impose a ban on the import of products from illegal Jewish settlements in Palestine that are under occupation.
A measure that makes it illegal to buy and sell products and services coming from settlements was approved by the Senate or upper house of parliament. The committee stage of the draft bill has already been completed.
Despite the opposition of the Irish government, if the lower house of parliament approves the bill, it may become law.
If it does, Ireland will be the first nation in the EU to forbid such colonies.
Senator Frances Black stated on social media that the country may enact this critical law with great support.
Black previously emphasized the measure is a precondition for an EU member state to be devoted to justice and human rights in a statement.
The bill has been denounced by the Israeli embassy in Dublin as populist and destructive.
The law, which would make the trade with such Jews, counting those established in the tenanted West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights, illegal, was advanced by the Irish Senate in a vote.
Anyone who imports or attempts to buy from the settlements would be breaking the law, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or financial sanction.
Last modified: October 25, 2022