UN adds 61 companies to list of firms linked to Israeli settlements in West Bank

On September 25, 2026, the United Nations human rights office added 61 companies to its blacklist of firms operating in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which the UN considers illegal. The database now includes 214 companies from 11 countries, mostly Israeli. The list aims to name and shame businesses involved in activities that violate Palestinian rights. Israel condemned the move as a political tool, while the UN defended it as a reminder of corporate responsibilities. The update comes amid increased scrutiny of settlements and recent import bans by some European countries.