Egypt applauds Ireland's ban on goods from Israeli settlements

Egypt has officially welcomed Ireland's enactment of a law that prohibits the import of goods originating from Israeli settlements. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Sunday, affirming that this legislative action is a significant stance that upholds international law and relevant international resolutions.

The ministry emphasized that Ireland's move demonstrates a clear rejection of illegal Israeli settlement activities. These settlements, it stated, violate the rights of the Palestinian people and actively undermine prospects for achieving a just and lasting peace in the region.

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This important stance reflects a commitment to the provisions of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy.

Egypt seized the opportunity to reiterate its call for the European Union and the broader international community to implement comparable legal and practical measures. The aim is to prevent any direct or indirect contribution to the support or perpetuation of these illegal settlements. Furthermore, Egypt reaffirmed its steadfast support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, asserting that lasting security and stability in the Middle East are contingent upon ending the Israeli occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state.

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It also affirms an utter rejection of illegal Israeli settlement activities that violate the rights of the Palestinian people and undermine chances of achieving a just and lasting peace.