UN's Blacklist Expands as Israel Approves West Bank Split
UN added 68 companies, removed 7, bringing blacklist to 158. Database created ~10 years ago to track settlement-tied firms. Israel approved project splitting West Bank. New entries include Heidelberg Materials, Steconfer, Ineco from 11 countries. 215 enterprises assessed; Expedia, Booking, Airbnb remain listed. Revision may isolate Israel as European allies recognize Palestinian state. UN urged companies to conduct due diligence. List highlights firms supporting illegal settlements under international law. Conflict involves 500k Israelis in West Bank and 200k in East Jerusalem