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Ireland’s Central Bank Hesitates on Israeli Bonds | Cork News
Ireland’s Central Bank is legally barred from confirming whether it’s received requests to approve Israeli bond prospectuses, sparking political and public controversy over its potential role in funding Gaza-related activities. Governor Gabriel Makhlouf explains the bank’s mandate is strictly to verify compliance with EU disclosure rules—not to endorse or comment on the bonds’ purpose. Bound by EU and Irish law, the bank must maintain professional secrecy, even as lawmakers and protesters demand transparency. Despite this, the EU’s Luxembourg has already approved Israel’s bond program, adding…
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