18 Maltese NGOs Urge Chris Fearne to Back EU Israeli Settlement Trade Ban
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In brief
- Eighteen Maltese organisations have urged Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne to support an EU-wide ban on trade with Israeli settlements.
- The NGOs stated that Malta has "failed to act when it counted" on this issue.
- They are calling for the European Union to prohibit the import and export of goods from illegal Israeli settlements.
A coalition of eighteen Maltese non-governmental organisations has formally urged Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne to support a proposed European Union ban on trade with Israeli settlements. The organisations are advocating for the EU to prohibit the import and export of goods originating from these settlements.
The NGOs criticised Malta's past stance on the issue, stating that the country has "failed to act when it counted." They emphasised the importance of aligning Malta's foreign policy with international law and human rights principles concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
This call comes amidst ongoing international discussions regarding the legality and ethical implications of trade with settlements in occupied territories. The organisations hope that Malta will take a stronger stance in favour of the proposed EU-wide ban.
Eighteen Maltese organisations have continued to urge Foreign Minister Chris Fearne to actively support an EU-wide ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements. The coalition is also advocating for Malta to implement a domestic law that would prohibit such trade.
This renewed emphasis from the organisations highlights their consistent position on international trade practices concerning illegal settlements.
The Spin Room
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Updates
- : Additional independent outlets have reported on the ongoing call by 18 Maltese organisations for Malta to support an EU ban on trade with Israeli settlements and enact a national law.