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Ireland Shifts Israeli Bond Approvals Amid Pro-Palestinian Pressure

9/1/2025

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Starting September 1, 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland will stop approving Israeli state bonds, shifting this duty to Luxembourg due to growing opposition in Ireland over Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian activists view this decision as a significant victory and call for additional measures against Israel.
Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf stated the change aligns with legal obligations to approve bonds meeting EU standards.

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Starting September 1, 2025, the Central Bank of Ireland will stop approving Israeli state bonds, shifting this duty to Luxembourg due to growing opposition in Ireland over Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian activists view this decision as a significant victory and call for additional measures against Israel.
Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf stated the change aligns with legal obligations to approve bonds meeting EU standards.