Palestinians receive food at a community kitchen in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip. Photo: AP
For months, the Central Bank of Ireland has claimed its hands are tied. In order for Israel to sell its war bonds in the EU, a member state central bank needs to approve the prospectus. That’s us.
Through Israel’s own choice, we are the home country that approves bonds funding the continuing devastation in Palestine. “Home country” is, to put it lightly, ironic in a context of settlement and forced displacement.