UK holds billions in public contracts with firms tied to Israeli settlements
Al Jazeera has found that 17 companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements hold UK public contracts worth a combined 2.1 billion pounds.
An Al Jazeera investigation has identified a significant financial link between the UK government and public bodies and companies connected to Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, which are widely regarded as illegal under international law.
Key findings
According to the data compiled by the outlet, 17 companies with known ties to settlements collectively hold UK public sector contracts valued at 2.1 billion pounds. These contracts span various areas involving government agencies and public institutions.
The investigation highlights questions about how public funding and procurement processes can become connected to companies operating in territories broadly considered to be under unlawful occupation by the international community.
The findings feed into a broader, long-running debate in several countries over whether governments and public bodies should avoid business dealings with companies whose operations are directly tied to settlements in occupied territories.
