 Trócaire cites two formal legal opinions that the bill is legal and permissible under EU law.Jackie Goodall of the Ireland Israel Alliance stated that Christian pilgrims could be adversely affected, as taking tours guided by Jews based in the West Bank or buying souvenirs from Jews in the West Bank would be a criminal action.Various American officials contacted Coveney, warning that commercial relations between their countries could be adversely affected by the passage of the bill.