Qatar welcomed Ireland’s new law banning imports from Israeli settlements, urging other countries to adopt similar measures and press Israel to halt settlement expansion. Qatar has welcomed Ireland’s decision to ban the import of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, describing the legislation as a significant step towards countering settlement expansion. The law prohibits the import of goods produced in Israeli settlements, making Ireland one of the first European countries to enact such a ban through national legislation rather than relying solely on labelling requirements or trade guidance. The court also urged states to avoid supporting economic or other activities linked to illegal settlement activity. The Irish government has said the legislation is consistent with its obligations under international law and reflects concerns over the continued expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.