UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
The UN human rights office has expanded its database of businesses involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities, adding 61 more companies to bring the total to 214 from 11 countries. The report details 10 prohibited activities, such as facilitating settlement construction or providing banking services, that lead to a company's inclusion.
Why it matters
This expansion of the UN's list increases international scrutiny and pressure on companies operating in Israeli settlements, potentially impacting their reputation and operations. It underscores ongoing international efforts to address the legality and human rights implications of these settlements in the occupied territories.
With addition of 61 more companies, the list now includes 214 businesses in 11 countries, most of them Israeli.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Israeli settlers look out through a metal fence in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, September 19, 2026 [File: Mussa Qawasma/Reuters] By Daniel Khalili-Tari Published On 25 Sep 2026 25 Sep 2026 The United Nations human rights office has added 61 more companies to its database of businesses engaging in activities linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem.
The UN published an 18-page report on Friday, which includes the rationale behind the companies’ inclusion, adding that a total of 126 businesses were assessed.
The inclusion of new companies brings the total to 214 businesses based in 11 countries. Five of the 158 companies listed last year were removed in the latest update.
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