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Local sources from Ireland: The Guardian, WION.
UK coverage: BBC.

Trinity College Dublin has reached an agreement with student protesters to divest from Israeli companies following a five-day encampment on campus. The university has pledged to cut ties with Israeli firms that have activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and appear on the UN blacklist. Trinity will also strive to divest from other Israeli companies, with the exception of one supplier that will remain until March 2025 due to contractual obligations. The encampment, which began on May 3, disrupted campus activities but was allowed to continue without police intervention. The university’s decision goes beyond those of other universities, and students have expressed satisfaction with the outcome. The closure of the Dublin campus to the public during the encampment resulted in an estimated loss of €350,000 in revenue. Trinity College Dublin has also committed to providing scholarships and accommodation for scholars from Gaza and will review its student exchanges with Israel. The agreement comes amid international condemnation of the Israeli assault on Rafah and reports that Ireland, Spain, and other EU member states are considering recognizing Palestine as a state on May 21.