Civil groups welcome Dáil motion on annexation of Palestinian lands Dáil has passed a Sinn Féin motion recognising Israel's illegal settlements as a de facto annexation Reporter: '); Sadaka, Trócaire, Christian Aid Ireland and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) have welcomed the passing of a motion in Dáil Éireann yesterday declaring that Israel’s settlement activity in the West Bank represents the unlawful de facto annexation of Palestinian land. The motion also noted that annexation of territory by force is a violation of a fundamental principle of international law. The groups said the passing of the motion is a meaningful and decisive statement from Ireland’s parliament demonstrating its commitment to international law.