The United Nations has expanded its database of companies involved in Israeli settlement activity, adding 61 firms over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians, according to multiple outlets.
The list is issued by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, according to the New York Post.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the addition of 61 firms brings the total number of companies on the list to 214.
The database, often referred to as a settlements blacklist, tracks companies whose business activities are linked to Israeli settlements in the West Bank and other occupied Palestinian territory.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian and AP reported the UN added 61 firms over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians.
- Al Jazeera English framed the expansion as involving companies tied to illegal Israeli settlement activity.
“UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians” — The Guardian
Center
- Reuters reported the UN expanded its list of companies linked to Israeli settlements without further detail on cause.
“UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements” — Reuters
Right
- The New York Post noted the list is issued by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- The Jerusalem Post reported the total number of listed firms now stands at 214.
- Independent Journal Review described the addition as expanding a 'settlement database.'
“UN adds 61 firms to West Bank settlement blacklist, bringing total to 214” — The Jerusalem Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with the UN settlements blacklist?
The United Nations added 61 companies to its database of firms linked to Israeli settlement activity in occupied Palestinian territory, citing alleged human rights violations against Palestinians.
Who issues the UN settlements list?
The list is issued by the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, according to the New York Post.
How many companies are now on the list?
The Jerusalem Post reported that the new additions bring the total number of companies on the list to 214.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets, including The Guardian and the Associated Press, emphasized alleged human rights violations against Palestinians, while right-leaning outlets, such as The Jerusalem Post, focused on the growing total count of listed firms.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Al Jazeera EnglishLeft-leaningUN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
- Associated PressLeft-leaningUN adds 61 companies to settlements blacklist over alleged Palestinian rights violations
- The GuardianLeft-leaningUN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians
- ReutersCenterUN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningUN adds 61 firms to settlement database
- New York PostRight-leaningUN adds over 60 companies to Israel blacklist
- The Jerusalem PostRight-leaningUN adds 61 firms to West Bank settlement blacklist, bringing total to 214