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What firms have ties to Israeli settlements?

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A UN report identifies over 150 companies with business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including major online accommodation platforms and a German cement maker.

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More than 150 firms have ties to Israeli settlements, UN finds

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  • UN report identifies over 150 companies with business ties to Israeli settlements.
  • Major online platforms like Airbnb, Expedia, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com are included. 16s
  • 68 new companies were added, including Heidelberg Materials, which disputes its listing. 29s
  • UN urges companies to address adverse human rights impacts linked to their activities. 52s
  • Israeli officials and listed companies did not immediately comment on the findings. 1m 16s
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More than 150 firms have ties to Israeli settlements, UN finds
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More than 150 firms have ties to Israeli settlements, UN finds

U.S. firms including Airbnb, Expedia, TripAdvisor, and Booking.com remain on the list of companies with ties to Israeli settlements.

More than 150 firms have ties to Israeli settlements, UN finds
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More than 150 firms have ties to Israeli settlements, UN finds

New additions to the list include the major German cement maker Heidelberg Materials, which disputes its inclusion.

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