https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-blacklists-61-more-firms-operating-in-west-bank-settlementsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-blacklists-61-more-firms-operating-in-west-bank-settlementshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-blacklists-61-more-firms-operating-in-west-bank-settlements#u89417Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:02:51 +0000The UN has added 61 companies to its database of businesses tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, bringing the total to 214. This move has drawn sharp Israeli criticism. The blacklist includes firms allegedly involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities, raising concerns over legality, boycotts, and international business.Why it mattersThe UN's move is part of its ongoing efforts to monitor and report on human rights violations in the West Bank. The blacklist is intended to pressure companies to reconsider their involvement in Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal