Ireland's 'Limited' Curbs: Enough for Settlers, Not for Justice
Ireland is preparing a law to 'curb' trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a minister assuring Reuters the measure will be 'strictly limited to goods.' This 'limited' approach comes amidst pressure from Tel Aviv and Washington to scrap the bill entirely—because apparently, even symbolic gestures of accountability are too radical for those funding the occupation. The
audacity of demanding Ireland abandon its efforts to distinguish between Israel and its illegal settlements, while simultaneously funding said settlements, is breathtaking. Critics argue this isn't antisemitism, but basic adherence to international law. One might wonder if the US, a major donor to Israel (>$3.8 billion annually), ever considers 'limited' curbs on their own enabling of settler
expansion, or if only nations without an AIPAC lobby are expected to uphold human rights.