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Source: https://jewishnews.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-demonstrators-oppose-occupied-territories-bill-in-dublin/

Pro-Israel Demonstrators Oppose Boycott Bill in Dublin

(Jewish News-UK) Demonstrators led by the Ireland Israel Alliance (IIA) have protested in Dublin against the country's new bill to boycott goods or services originating in the territories. The bill would make it an offense for someone "to import or sell goods or services originating in an occupied territory or to extract resources from an occupied territory." Protesters said the bill "only targets Israel," ignoring other disputed territories in the world. Both Ireland's Attorney General and the European Union Commissioner have questioned the legality of it. "This bill would mean that you as a tourist in Jerusalem could be prosecuted for buying a souvenir from a Jewish-owned shop or taking a tour with a Jewish tour company," said IIA director Jackie Goodall. "If the bill is passed, it is likely to result in long, drawn-out legal battles [which will be] expensive, time-consuming and unhelpful to the Israel-Palestine peace process."

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