Ireland has moved a step closer towards banning Israeli products which are produced in the occupied West Bank Palestinian territories. Championed by independent Sen. Frances Black. the Control of Economic Activity (Occupied Territories) Bill passed through the Irish parliament’s upper house (the Seanad) by 25 votes to 20, and will now advance to the committee stage. While other countries have issued condemnations or moved to label Israeli items produced in the occupied territories, this bill is believed to be the first which would ban the import of the goods altogether.
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