The debate over the Occupied Territories Bill and the future of Aughinish Alumina raises a question that policymakers can no longer avoid: How should Ireland balance legal obligations against economic and strategic realities?
The 20-month investigation into alleged arms overflights to Israel has effectively become a permanent "work in progress", raising doubts about the State's convictions on Palestine, neutrality, and rule of law.
Internal files show that approvals were granted in 2024, with a later reversal in 2025 citing risks to human rights and regional stability.
Slovenian officials blame the secretive Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate Sunday’s vote, write Drew Hinshaw and Joe Parkinson, The Wall Street Journal.
The Irish company Klas was acquired by Anduril last year, bringing it deeper into the fold of the US military and Palmer Luckey’s ties to the Trump administration, Israel, and Palantir.
Released documents reveal the Government refused exports to either an Israeli state body or a weapons company this year. Authorities already approved millions worth of exports during Israel’s assault on Gaza.
The UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine singles out Ireland for trade with Israel in dual-use goods and allowing Shannon Airport to be used by US state officials, Israel's key military and political ally.
An Garda Síochána has conceded a judicial review challenge of its refusal to investigate a criminal complaint over the role of Airbnb Ireland in facilitating lettings in illegal settlements. What happens next could have far-reaching impacts on service providers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
The Department of Enterprise has also granted licences for the export of dual-use items to Israeli state bodies. The two sectors are more susceptible to risk of misuse or diversion of items for military purposes.
Despite its global reputation as staunchly pro-Palestinian, Ireland remains a key trading partner in electronic goods with Israel, which a UN commission inquiry now says is committing genocide in Gaza.
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