Demonstrators gathered outside the Central Bank in Dublin to demand an end to its role in approving Israel bonds. They seek legislation to empower the Government to stop sales based on human rights violations. The Central Bank's approval is based on EU regulations, but critics argue the bonds finance military operations in Gaza and contradict Ireland's obligations under the Genocide Convention. Legal actions have begun against the bank, claiming that investor complicity in genocide has not been disclosed adequately. A review of the bond prospectus is recommended before its renewal.
Protesters and opposition parties have called for legislation that would give Ireland the power to refuse the sale of Israeli 'war bonds' over human rights concerns.
Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon has launched legal proceedings against the Central Bank over claims that investors in Israeli bonds could be legally complicit in genocide in Gaza.
Ireland has an obligation under the Genocide Convention to use all means likely to have a deterrent effect on those suspected of preparing genocide.
The Central Bank is an organ of this state, and its complicity in apartheid Israel's sale of genocide-funding bonds needs to be addressed.
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