Taoiseach writes to Attorney General seeking advice on boycotting trade with Israel

'I don't believe human rights clauses in trade agreements are there for padding. They're not there to make the agreement longer. They're not there to make people feel nice or warm or fuzzy.'

Simon Harris stated that the European Union should review the association trade agreement with Israel, grounded in the ruling of the ICJ earlier this summer, regarding the legality of Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

Mr Harris emphasized that it's crucial for all nations, including the EU, to use every possible measure to foster an environment for a ceasefire, highlighting the urgent humanitarian crisis.

The Taoiseach reaffirmed his advocacy for leveraging trade agreements to support humanitarian efforts, stressing the importance of aligning economic policies with international law and human rights.

Read at Irish Independent