Ireland considers becoming the first western country to ban trade with Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The move is controversial, but Ireland has a history of leading the way with effective boycotts. We hear about the past and present of Irish activism.

People in Ireland wear buttons supporting the bill that would end trade with Palestinian Territories Occupied by Israel. Lauren Frayer/ NPR hide caption
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People in Ireland wear buttons supporting the bill that would end trade with Palestinian Territories Occupied by Israel.
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