Irish bill to curb trade with Israeli settlements due in 'coming weeks', minister says
Ireland has been drafting the proposed legislation for the last year and has faced pressure from opposition politicians to include a ban on services as well as goods
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Ireland is advancing legislation to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, with a bill expected in weeks. The draft has been in development for a year, and opposition pressure is pushing for expanded restrictions beyond goods to include services. The move signals growing European efforts to differentiate between Israel and its settlements in trade policy.