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U.N. Expands Settlements Business List to 158 Firms, Adding 68 in 2025 Update

The non-binding list serves as a reputational tool targeting business activities tied to the settlements.

Overview

  • The database now names 158 companies from 11 countries, with most of the entries Israeli.
  • New additions include Heidelberg Materials, Steconfer and Ineco, while Expedia, Booking and Airbnb remain listed.
  • Seven companies were removed in this revision, including Alstom, eDreams and Opodo.
  • U.N. officials reviewed 215 enterprises in this cycle, with hundreds more awaiting assessment under a process staffed by one full-time position.
  • Israel has criticized the effort, which has no legal enforcement power and focuses on settlement-linked sectors such as construction, security, travel and finance.