Fact check
“The vast majority of the total 214 companies, which are based in 11 countries, are Israeli.”
Reasoning
The Guardian article reports that out of the 214 companies listed on the UN blacklist, the vast majority are Israeli and that they are based in 11 countries. This directly confirms the claim.
On confidence: The claim is directly supported by a reputable news source (The Guardian) that states the vast majority of the 214 companies are Israeli.
Important context
The statement refers to companies listed by the UN Human Rights Council for alleged involvement in violations related to Israeli settlements. The article provides the specific numbers and geographic distribution.
Evidence
Supporting (1)
- 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…
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single news excerpt; no additional sources were provided to corroborate the exact proportion of Israeli companies beyond the phrase "vast majority."
- Last verified:
- Sep 27, 2026, 4:40 AM CDT
- Pipeline:
- 2.1.0
- Claim type:
- Factual
Where this claim appeared
UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against PalestiniansThe Guardian · Associated Press