The Embassy of Israel to Ireland has warned that calls to break trade links between Ireland and Israel fail to consider the impact on Irish businesses, 'as well as any possible reciprocal measures that might be implemented as a result'.
The Embassy of Israel to Ireland has warned that calls to break trade links between Ireland and Israel fail to consider the impact on Irish businesses,"as well as any possible reciprocal measures that might be implemented as a result".
The spokesperson said,"Those arguing to damage the important trade relationship between our countries appear to want to absolve Hamas, a proscribed terrorist organisation, of any responsibility for the conflict."Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made headlines globally when he called for a ceasefire"as soon as possible" during his visit to Washington to mark St Patrick's Day. The call made headlines largely because US President Joe Biden said"I agree" in response.
An international corporate reputation advisor told RTÉ News,"Any international companies doing business in Israel are walking a very taut tightrope. Just look at big names like McDonald's and Starbucks - they've both faced lost earnings, protests, lawsuits and reputation backlash around the world". "The nature of goods imports and exports and also the trade in services reflect the hi-tech focus of both the Irish and Israeli economies," the embassy spokesperson said.
Intel's investment in Israel has led to calls for a boycott of the tech company by the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. The list includes fruit and vegetables, beauty products, hardware products and insurance and financial services. Article two of the agreement defines respect for human rights as an"essential element" of the agreement.
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