UK has billions in contracts with firms tied to illegal Israeli settlements
Summary
An investigation by Al Jazeera found that 17 companies connected to Israeli settlements have contracts with the UK government worth 2.1 billion pounds. This happens even though the British government has said it wants to take a stricter stance against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.Key Facts
- 17 companies tied to Israeli settlements have contracts with the UK public sector.
- These contracts are worth a total of 2.1 billion pounds.
- Israeli settlements are considered illegal under international law by many countries.
- The UK government has stated it plans to be tougher on illegal settlements.
- The settlements are located in the occupied West Bank territory.
- Al Jazeera conducted the investigation revealing these contract details.
- The findings raise questions about the UK’s policy and actions on this issue.
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