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68 firms added to UN blacklist for alleged complicity in rights violations in Israeli settlements

The United Nations has expanded its blacklist to include nearly 70 additional companies from 11 countries involved with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. These firms, which provide services from construction to finance, are accused of violating Palestinian human rights. The list, now totaling 158 companies, aims to 'name and shame' businesses. Israel has vehemently rejected the list, calling it a 'blacklist against businesses that have committed no wrongdoing.' While the UN's list lacks legal enforcement, it highlights international concerns over settlement activities deemed illegal under international law.

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