U.N. Releases New List of 61 Companies Linked to Israeli Settlements in Occupied Palestinian Territory

The United Nations released a new list of 61 companies it claims do business with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The list was reported by the New York Times and PressTV. The New York Times noted that Israel condemned the database as a 'political tool' to advance a 'smear campaign.' PressTV reported that the United Nations named 61 more companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory. The New York Times and PressTV both covered the event, though they provided slightly different details regarding the number of companies and the nature of the U.N.'s actions. The U.N. has previously published similar lists, and this latest release has drawn criticism from Israeli officials. The move is part of ongoing efforts by the U.N. to highlight alleged violations of international law in the occupied West Bank.