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UN Adds 70 Companies to West Bank Settlement Blacklist

9/26/2025

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The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) updates its blacklist, adding nearly 70 companies tied to West Bank settlements, bringing the total to 158 firms.
New entries include Heidelberg Materials and Steconfer. Seven firms were removed.
The blacklist names firms linked to activities deemed illegal under international law. Israel criticized the move, saying it has no plans to dismantle settlements.

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Story summary

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) updates its blacklist, adding nearly 70 companies tied to West Bank settlements, bringing the total to 158 firms.
New entries include Heidelberg Materials and Steconfer. Seven firms were removed.
The blacklist names firms linked to activities deemed illegal under international law. Israel criticized the move, saying it has no plans to dismantle settlements.