A bill advancing in the Irish parliament proposes banning trade with Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria, also referred to as the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The legislation has drawn criticism from multiple quarters, including 11 members of the U.S. Congress, Jewish and pro-Israel groups, and Ireland's main business representative organization, Ibec. Ibec has warned that implementing such a ban would be "incredibly difficult" for businesses and could cause international reputational damage to Ireland. Israeli Foreign Minister Yoav Sa’ar cautioned that Ireland would "pay a price" if the bill passes, while the chief rabbi condemned the measure as political consensus that demonizes Israel and ignores Hamas. Ibec’s head described the bill as "symbolism and moral positioning." The controversy highlights tensions surrounding trade and political stances related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.