Fact check
“The UN human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist of firms that it says are involved in violating Palestinian human rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.”
Reasoning
The Guardian article explicitly states that the UN human rights office added 61 more companies to a blacklist of firms it says are involved in violating Palestinian human rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. This aligns precisely with the claim.
On confidence: The claim is directly supported by multiple excerpts from a reputable news source (The Guardian) reporting the UN human rights office's addition of 61 companies to its blacklist.
Important context
The blacklist, first published in 2020, aims to name and shame businesses with ties to settlements; it does not have enforcement power. The total number of listed companies is now 214, with most based in Israel.
Evidence
Supporting (2)
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceUN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians | West Bank | The Guardian
office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist of firms that it says are involved in violating Palestinian human rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank . The vast majority of the total 214…
- Tier 1 — Primary sourceUN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians | West Bank | The Guardian
this ugly attempt to blacklist Israeli firms.” The UN office said it had advised the companies of their listing and given them a right of reply. The latest report comes as Israeli settlements in Palestinian areas have faced new scrutiny.…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single news outlet's reporting; no primary UN documents were provided. However, The Guardian is a reputable source and the excerpts are consistent.
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:40 AM CDT
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Where this claim appeared
UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against PalestiniansThe Guardian · Associated Press