Ireland’s minister of state for international cooperation called on European governments to present a unified response to a recent Israeli escalation in the West Bank, saying Ireland recognises Palestine as a state and supports a two‑state solution. She urged tougher sanctions on individuals involved in settlement construction and on goods from settlements, and said Ireland will host a meeting next week to discuss the West Bank occupation. Ireland is coordinating with Spain and other countries t

Ireland’s minister of state for international cooperation called on European governments to present a unified response to a recent Israeli escalation in the West Bank, saying Ireland recognises Palestine as a state and supports a two‑state solution. She urged tougher sanctions on individuals involved in settlement construction and on goods from settlements, and said Ireland will host a meeting next week to discuss the West Bank occupation. Ireland is coordinating with Spain and other countries to expand sanctions on Israel.