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flag Irish candidate Connolly urges stronger sanctions on Israeli settlements, blaming coalition partners for weakening the bill under U.S. pressure.

flag Irish presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has criticized the government for weakening a proposed law to sanction Israeli settlements, urging inclusion of both goods and services. flag She accused coalition partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of delaying the bill under pressure from U.S. businesses, calling any limitation a betrayal of Palestinian rights. flag The legislation, originally introduced seven years ago by Senator Frances Black, aims to align Ireland’s actions with its criticism of Israel’s Gaza campaign. flag Despite warnings from U.S. lawmakers about damaging relations, Connolly and Black emphasize the need for concrete measures. flag The government has not commented, but sources indicate the bill is likely to be weakened ahead of the October 24 election.

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