Taoiseach says ICJ ruling on illegal Israeli settlements ‘obliges’ action on trade [Video]

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TAOISEACH SIMON HARRIS has indicated Ireland will go it alone if it has to in taking action on trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, regardless of where the rest of the EU stands.

Harris told reporters in Brussels today that following the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion in July that Israeli settlements in Palestine breach international law, it is essential for countries to take action.

“The context has very much changed since the ICJ advisory opinion has been given in July,” Harris said.

“In fact, I would go so far as to say it is now no longer a discretion on countries that support the ICJ, it is an obligation to take actions to help give effect to that opinion.”

Speaking to reporters before the first summit meeting between EU leaders and leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, Simon Harris said the Attorney General would give …