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Irish Senate backs law banning trade with Israeli settlements

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AFP Dublin
Last Updated : Jul 11 2018 | 9:55 PM IST

The Irish Senate gave its support today to legislation prohibiting the import or sale of goods and services produced in occupied territories around the world, including Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law.

The proposed law -- passed 25 to 20 -- to make it an offence to trade in such goods and services was introduced by an independent senator and drew support from all Ireland's major political parties except the governing Fine Gael party.

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First Published: Jul 11 2018 | 9:55 PM IST

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